Norsjö
Every winter, the Petikå river is dammed and the meadows and Svansele are flooded. The sludge in the water fertilises the meadows. This was a common way of increasing the hay harvest in the past, but today the hay meadows in Svansele are unique. Svansele’s…
The inhabitants of Norsjö have a wonderful bird lake right on their doorstep. The association Friends of Vajsjön looks after the lake as a destination and a valuable bird lake. Lake with an exciting history Vajsjön was previously part of Norsjön. At the end…
In the northern part of Abborrtjärnberget, the pine forest is almost completely undisturbed with trees up to 400 years old. Rare species You can see traces of felling operations in the remainder of the area, although these took place at the start of the 20t…
The nature reserve is home to an extremely beautiful pine forest. In addition, the southern part of the reserve is particularly dramatic, with rocky slopes and areas of moisture that support lush vegetation. There is also a small forest lake in the northern…
The spruce forest around Flintbäcken is old and varied, like a natural forest. The trees are around 200 years old and are draped in plenty of lichen, mainly witch’s hair. Large amounts of common haircap and peat moss grow on the ground. Lapland buttercup, w…
Kryddgrovan is a small coniferous forest area with very interesting plants. This is particularly remarkable as the reserve is located within a larger pine heath area with very dry and poor soil. The coniferous forest is watered by an underground water flow…
The area is worth a visit for visitors interested in forests, where they can see how historical fires have affected a forest in different ways. The north-eastern slope is probably the most beautiful part to visit, but it is rugged in fairly steep terrain. A…
On the northern side of the Stor-Bjurselliden mountain, the spruce forest is really old – many of the spruces are more than 200 years old. The old trees have been allowed to remain. Individual trees have been chopped down, but extensive felling has never be…
Godtjärnens nature reserve consists of a forest-marsh mosaic stretching around Lake Godtjärnen. The reserve is flat with small islets and wooded hills rising out of the bog landscape. In winter, the area is perfect for a skiing trip to get between the vario…
The forest in Lillträsket is sparse with large, tall spruces. Lots of moss on the ground. Lillträsket is located on a slope. Here you can walk in and be surrounded by spruces, hanging lichens and moss. A really lovely forest to philosophize in. The road is…
Much of the area is unspoiled moorland crossed by the Braxenån river. The damp environment is home to small, rare herbs, such as the rare ragwort. The peculiar but fairly common parasol moss, which grows on the droppings of forest animals, also thrives here.
