Västerhällarna, Naturreservat

Area: 247.2 hectares Year of protection: 2021 Municipality: Sandviken Landowner: Private, state Administrator: County Administrative Board Character: Coniferous forest Protection area: Nature reserve

Västerhällarnas nature reserve is located about 1 kilometer southwest of Järbo. Center coordinates (SWEREF99 TM): N: 6730753 E: 585734

In addition to other statutory provisions, it is prohibited to

• drive a motor vehicle other than on roads intended for motor vehicle traffic. Exceptions apply to: a) driving snowmobiles in winter on frozen and well-snow-covered ground on snowmobile trails marked on the map (Appendix 3). b) driving vehicles for track laying and maintenance of ski trails marked on the map (Appendix 3). c) driving in connection with the performance of permitted maintenance and reinforcement measures of trails and outdoor facilities, provided that other required permits/exemptions have been obtained
• taking firewood
• breaking branches, felling or otherwise damaging living or dead standing or fallen trees and bushes
• damage, pick or collect plants, fungi and lichens, with the exception of picking berries and edible fungi that are not red-listed or picking plants for personal use that are not red-listed
• climbing trees, staying near a bird of prey's nest, lair or pot, collecting animals or otherwise damaging or disturbing wildlife
• without the permission of the county administrative board, put up a board, poster, poster, sign or make an inscription
• damage solid objects or surfaces, such as moving or removing stones, digging, or similar
• use the area for organized competitions or recurring events with more than 50 participants without the permission of the county administrative board
• use the area for military exercises.

For full regulations, see the reserve decision.