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Photo: Lars-Göran Olsén -
Photo: Lars-Göran Olsén
Hjärtsjömåla, Naturreservat
- Nature reserve
- County: Blekinge län
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Description
Hjärtsjömåla is one of Blekinge's largest natural coniferous forests. With a little luck, you may catch a glimpse of forest birds such as capercaillie and wolverine.
Natural forest with forest birds
Hjärtsjömåla contains an unusually large pine-dominated natural coniferous forest for the county.
In the southern part of the area there are elements of beech and in parts of the pine forest there are scattered scrub oaks on which many lichens grow. The terrain is partly rough and rocky. The area also contains a mosaic of small marshes and pine bogs. Charcoal remains in the soil indicate that the present natural forest may have been created after a fire.
Several red-listed species have been found, but the amount of old trees and dead wood means that the area probably contains more species than is known. Hjärtsjömåla is also home to an unusually strong population of capercaillie for Blekinge, as well as wolverine, pearl owl, sparrow owl and common crow. In one of the marshes grows abundant cold grass, a species that is quite rare in Blekinge. Next to the road in the southeastern part of the area are the foundations of an old farm.
The area also includes the whole of Östra Hjärtsjön and half of Västra Hjärtsjön. The lakes are nutrient-poor and have clear water.
Activities And Facilities
- Nature reserve
Facts
Year of protection: 2010
Municipality: Karlshamn
Characteristics: Coniferous forest, forest bird
Area: 197 hectares of which 177 hectares are land and 20 hectares water
Landowner: The state
Manager: Blekinge County Administrative Board
Type of protection: Nature reserve and Natura 2000
Directions
Follow road 631 between Hällaryd and Bälganet. At Borvidsmåla, turn left towards the village, and then immediately right (north). Then turn left after about 200 meters and follow the road to Östra Hjärtsjön, where you can park. You can also turn west after passing Östra Hjärtsjön, onto Silvervägen, until you reach a turning point.
Regulations
You are welcome to visit Hjärtsjömåla, but please note that it is not allowed to
- damage stone walls, tar pits, house foundations or cairns
- unduly disturb wildlife
- damage growing or dead trees and shrubs
- picking mosses, lichens or woodland fungi, other than what is reasonably necessary for species identification
- prospecting for minerals
- carry a loose dog other than for hunting
- riding horses or bicycles other than on the roads in the area
- use a motorboat
- camping or setting up a caravan or motor home
- light a fire other than at a designated fireplace, use an alcohol stove or disposable grills
- put up a board, poster, poster, sign, string, inscription or similar device
- capture and collect invertebrates in such a way as to damage or destroy their biotopes or reproductive habitats.
Without permission from the county administrative board, you may not
- use the area for competitions or exercises that may disturb nature or the public's outdoor life
- conduct scientific research involving sampling or installation of equipment.
Contact
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Länsstyrelsen Blekinge
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