Photo: Länsstyrelsen Västerbotten
Photo: Länsstyrelsen Västerbotten

Stortjärnberget

Nature reserve

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County: Västerbottens län

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Description

Several historical fires have characterized the pine forest on Stortjärnberget. The oldest pine trees on the slope have several so-called "fire wounds", stem damage caused by the heat of the fire. When damage occurs in the bark, the pines defend themselves against insect attacks by secreting resin. The resin-impregnated wood resists the ravages of time for a long time, so fire-damaged pines can live to be very old.

Another sign that the forest has burned is the presence of deciduous trees such as willow and aspen. These species are good at establishing themselves in the open environment created by a fire, but have difficulty spreading in closed forests.

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Activities And Facilities

It is possible to get to the reserve by car as the area is close to a forest road. Turn off the E12 in Norrfors towards Kussjö. Turn right in Marieberg and right again towards Kulfors. After about 1 km the reserve is on the east side of the road.