Byvärma, Nature reserve

The 41-hectare Byvärma reserve was established in 1993
to protect very rare or endangered insect species. The reserve is located where
the Helge River flows into Lake Möckeln. The Byvärma farm is an old manor
dating back to the mid-14th century. Here, at the outflow of the Helge River,
the ice never properly settled – hence the name “värma” (warmth).

The reserve
consists of pastures, deciduous forest, mixed forest, marshes, and islands in
Lake Möckeln. Next to the country road, there are two very old and large oaks.
In the deciduous forest, there are many dead leaf trees at various stages of
decomposition.

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