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Skrovellav på trädstam i Gulåsens naturreservat.
Photo: Länsstyrelsen Gävleborg
Gulåsen, Naturreservat
- Nature reserve
- County: Gävleborgs län
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Description
Gulåsen is a great destination for nature lovers who enjoy spending time in old forest with thick moss mats and lichens hanging from the tree branches. The reserve consists of a small mountain and is one of the last remnants of old forest in the area. In Gulåsen you can walk freely in the forest because there are no trails in the area.
The area is located 6 kilometers northwest of Gnarp and covers 34 hectares. Most of the area consists of old moss-covered spruce forest. But in some parts there are plenty of both willow and aspen. At the top of the mountain there are lichen-covered rocky areas with large pines. The soil is thin, dry and nutrient-poor.
Unusual wood fungi
Old, dead and dying trees, as well as a large proportion of deciduous trees, create conditions for a rich diversity of plants and animals.
Due to the amount of deciduous trees, a number of unusual wood fungi and lichens thrive here. For example, the ventriloquist's lichen, the skin lichen, the lung lichen and the large aspen lichen. The presence of these species suggests that the area has had rough hardwoods for a long time.
Animals in Gulåsen
Many birds nest in Gulåsen. Owls and woodpeckers thrive here. The menu includes insects, larvae and other small animals as well as seeds.
Activities And Facilities
- Nature reserve
Facts
Area: 34 hectares Year of protection: 2009 Municipality: Nordanstig Administrator: County Administrative Board Character: Forest
Directions
The nature reserve is located about 6 kilometers northwest of Gnarp.
Regulations
Special rules apply in the nature reserve. It is not allowed to:
- drive a motorized vehicle.
- take firewood. Burning is only allowed if you have brought your own firewood
- damage, pick or collect plants, animals (including insects), fungi and lichens. However, picking berries, edible mushrooms and flowers for personal use is allowed, except for protected and red-listed species
- climbing nest trees, staying near a bird of prey's nest, lair or burrow, or otherwise deliberately harming or disturbing wildlife
- breaking branches, felling or otherwise damaging living or dead trees and shrubs, or otherwise harming living or dead trees and plants
- bringing an off-leash dog or other unleashed pet
- put up a picture, poster, billboard, sign or make an inscription
- damaging any fixed object or surface formation, such as moving or removing stones
- using recorded sound in a disruptive manner, or using it to attract birds or other animals.
For full regulations, see the reserve decision.
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