Hissö north-west grilling area

Year of protection: 1996, extension 2016

**Area:604.6 ha, of which 125.7 ha land and 478.9 ha water

Character: Beech forest and water

Municipality: Växjö

Owner: State/Staten fastighetsverk

Manager: County Administrative Board in Kronoberg

Directions: Drive north from Växjö, via Hovshaga or Evedal, to the island of Hissö. The reserve is located about 1.5 km north of Kronoberg Castle ruins. Stop at the second sign with a parking lot on the right, and a path leads down to the reserve.

You are welcome to visit the nature reserve, but please note that it is not allowed to:

1. damage natural objects or surface formations, for example by digging, drilling, painting or chiseling
2. cut down or otherwise damage living or dead standing or fallen trees and bushes
3. picking, damaging or digging up herbs, fungi, mosses, lichens or other plants, other than picking individual specimens of nonprotected species. Berries and edible mushrooms may be picked for domestic use
4. collect insects, shells, worms or other invertebrates, other than single specimens of nonprotected species
5. drive or park a motorized vehicle or trailer other than on a designated road and in a designated parking space
6. park or set up a caravan, motorhome or similar between 00.00 and 05.00.
7. make a fire other than in a designated and prepared fireplace
8. put up a board, sign, poster, string, art object or similar without the County Administrative Board's approval
9. conduct competitions, exercises or camps without the approval of the County Administrative Board
10. camp other than on a designated and prepared campsite
11. anchor or moor a houseboat
12. disturb or damage wildlife, for example, by approaching a nest or playground
13. bring an unleashed dog or other loose pet, except at a dog bathing area
14. take off or land an aircraft on land or water
15. bring in or use a jet ski (use of jet skis is permitted for sea rescue or other socially useful purposes)

The regulations do not prevent:

• Normal maintenance and minor improvements to the road area. Trees that have fallen or rough branches cut during maintenance must be moved within the nature reserve.
• Measures for scientific research approved in advance by the County Administrative Board

Other legislation on what you can do in the forest and land also applies in the nature reserve.