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Björnhultet.
Photo: Fredrik Wilde
Björnhultet, Naturreservat
- Nature reserve
- County: Värmlands län
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Description
Ancient spruce forest with trees that are almost 300 years old.
The nature reserve was established to protect a valuable mosaic of old-growth forest and bogs. Parts of the area's bogs are relatively unaffected and are included in the bog protection plan. The forest is dominated by older spruce forest, with some parts being primeval forest. There are plenty of dead and old trees. The oldest forest stand has been measured at an average age of 270 years.
Animals and plants
With a bit of luck, visitors may be joined by the old-growth birds, the three-toed woodpecker and the lichen jay. Old and dead trees add to the diversity of the forest.
Culture
Historically, the area has been used for low-tech iron production. Björnhultet is therefore part of a larger area that is rich in ancient remains such as coal pits and iron production sites.
Facilities
Parking is available at the turnaround near Rötsjön. There is an information board at the parking lot. Rest area with shelter is in the northern part of the reserve.
Activities And Facilities
- Nature reserve
Facts
Established: 2012
Size: 487 hectares
Landowner: State
Administrator: County Administrative Board of Värmland
Directions
Location: Värmlands län, Torsby municipality, about 4.5 kilometers north of Järpliden. Turn right about 1 kilometer southeast of Järpliden. Drive straight ahead (about 7.5 kilometers) to the road end at Rötsjön. There is no parking lot. The road is closed during the thaw.
Regulations
It is prohibited to:
- collect invertebrates, such as beetles, snails and butterflies, without the permission of the County Administrative Board,
- collect mosses, lichens and wood fungi without the county administrative board's permission,
- damaging or removing dead wood such as flames, dry trees and dry branches
- without the permission of the county administrative board, carry out scientific studies, make organized use of the area for commercial purposes, and for schools and institutions to regularly use the area to carry out scientific or other studies.
Contact
Email address
Maila Länsstyrelsen Värmland
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