Mellanlandet.
Photo: Länsstyrelsen Norrbotten

Mellanlandet

Nature reserve

County: Norrbottens län
6636.4 km away from you

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Description

Mellanlandet is a flat area with a mosaic of virgin coniferous forests, waterlogged forests and mires. The forest is primary with plenty of dead wood, unusual fungi and birds such as the Three-toed Woodpecker. The area is 4.7 square kilometres in size.

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Municipality: Kalix

Year of formation: 2012

Size: 4.7 square kilometers

Administrator: County Administrative Board

Form of protection: Nature reserve

Mellanlandet lies about 15 km northwest of Morjärv, in the north-western part of Kalix Municipality. From Morjärv you follow the E10 northwards for about 5 kilometres and turn left at Bränslet, onto a road which crosses the reserve. From Svartbyn you follow E10 southwards and after about 5 kilometres turn off to the right towards Kälvjärv. In Kälvjärv turn left onto a road which crosses the reserve.

Mellanlandet is located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of Morjärv in the northwestern part of Kalix municipality. From Morjärv, follow the E10 road north for about 5 kilometers and turn west at Bränslet, on a road that crosses the reserve. From Svartbyn, follow the E10 south and after about 5 kilometers turn right towards Kälvjärv, and in Kälvjärv turn left onto the road that crosses the reserve.

All regulations can be found in the reserve decision. It is permitted to: - hike - camp - make a fire - pick berries and edible mushrooms - drive snowmobiles on snow-covered ground - fish and hunt in accordance with applicable laws

It is not allowed to damage plant and animal life. Remember the right of public access and protect nature!