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Skogsmiljö. Foto Anita Andersson.
Kvarnberget, Naturreservat
- Nature reserve
- County: Värmlands län
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Description
Centuries-old spruces and pines are preserved in Kvarnbergets nature reserve.
The forest contains many spruces and some pines that are between 200 and 300 years old.
Kvarnberget Nature Reserve is located on the border with Dalarna, east of Västra Näsberget, a village that has been permanently inhabited since the mid-17th century. The reserve is located on an east-facing slope and the lower parts of the slope contain swamp forest environments. About half of the area is old forest, the rest is marshland.
The reserve was established to preserve and develop a valuable coniferous forest area with adjacent marshland, and together with the surrounding forests to preserve animals and plants. The reserve is also intended to be a resource for outdoor recreation, as long as it does not compromise the values that the area is intended to protect.
Animals and plants
There are always a few spruce trees in the area that are infested with bark-dwelling insects, so there is always access to nutritious larvae for the three-toed woodpecker to find and peck out. Twelve red-listed species have been noted in the area.
Activities And Facilities
- Nature reserve
Facts
Established: 2011
Size: 23 hectares
Landowner: Private
Administrator: County Administrative Board of Värmland
Directions
The reserve is located in Värmlands län, Torsby municipality, about 28 km NNW of Ekshärad.From Ekshärad turn east at Ekshärad church, drive over Klarälven and turn left at the T-junction 2 km east of the church. Follow the road north for about 14 km and turn right towards Granberget/Näsberget after passing Brattfallet. Now follow the road north for about 16 km to Gräsbäckens nature reserve. Park a few dozen meters to the left on a side road. To get to Kvarnbergets nature reserve, walk the road another couple of hundred meters and then follow a gated road to the right that runs in a loop around the mountain, first south and then turning north again. After 2 km you will find the reserve.
Regulations
It is prohibited to:
- collect invertebrates such as beetles, snails and butterflies
- collect mosses, lichens and wood fungi
- damage or remove trees and shrubs, including dead wood such as flames, dry trees and dry branches, and damage or remove dead trees or parts of trees
- use the area in an organized manner for commercial purposes without the permission of the county administrative board, and for schools and institutions to regularly use the area to carry out scientific or other studies
- drive vehicles, such as bicycles and snowmobiles
- make fires other than in the designated area
- bring an unleashed dog
Contact
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Maila Länsstyrelsen Värmland
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