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Kuva: Robert Ekholm
Kuva: Robert Ekholm
Kuva: Robert Ekholm
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Stärnö-Boön, Naturreservat

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Kunta: Blekinge län
6852.38 km päässä sinusta

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Toiminnot

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Stärnö and Boön are one of Karlsham’s most important areas for outdoor recreation and walking. Wander through broadleaf woodland and pine forests, across rocky outcrops and along the coast with sea views. Giants’ cauldrons and glacial striations can be seen on the rocks by the shore. The area is also rich in history.

The Bronze Age cairn Högarö is at the highest point of Stärnö. In Sweden, the Bronze Age took place in about 1800–500 BCE. On the island of Boön there are important historic monuments reflecting the history of Karlshamn, including the site of the old shipyard (1658–1659), the Gamle skans fortifications and many traces of quarrying.

The nature reserve is at different levels from just over 50 metres above sea level, down to about 20 metres below sea level in the water surrounding the area. The forest on the Stärnö headland largely comprises broadleaf woodland (beech, oak, hornbeam) but a significant proportion, including Bålabacken to the south-east, is also dominated by pines.

Parts of the water down to a depth of 18 metres contains remains from the Yoldia period 11,600 to 10,700 years ago when the surface of the water was much lower than today. The term “Yoldia period” comes from the saltwater organisms migrating to the Baltic Sea, such as the Yoldia mussel.

Stumps of pine trees have been found on the sea bed, the remains of the pine forests that grew in the area during low-water in the Yoldia period. The underwater environment features a hard bottom with rocks and blocks, and areas with a sandy bottom. The vegetation comprises red algae, belts of bladder wrack and toothed wrack, and eelgrass.

The rules for the nature reserve are shown in the link below, but, for example, dogs must be kept on a lead other than when hunting as part of wildlife control, you may not drive a vehicle or cycle inside the reserve other than on the roads indicated, you may not ride a horse, pitch a tent or park a caravan or camper van overnight, or light a fire other than in a place provided for the purpose.

Source: County Administrative Board

Toimintaa ja tilat

Year of protection: 2014

Municipality: Karlshamn

Character: Coastal landscape with deciduous forest and pine forest, marine environment, outdoor life

Area: 900 hectares of which 195 hectares are land and 795 hectares water

Landowners: Karlshamn municipality and the state

Manager: Karlshamn municipality

Form of protection: Nature reserve and Natura 2000 (major part)

Turn off the E22 at the Karlshamn Väst junction and take road 29 over the roundabout and further south. Follow the signs and turn right towards Stärnö. There is a large car park at the swimming spot Stärnö Sandvik.

You are welcome to visit Stärnö-Boön, but please note that it is not allowed to:

Damage the ground or bottoms in the water area
destroy or damage fixed natural objects or surface formations
damage ancient remains or other cultural-historical remains, such as stone walls and cairns
unreasonably disturb wildlife
release fish, crayfish or other aquatic animals into water-filled quarries, marshes, rock pools or other small waters
damage growing or dead trees and bushes, or vegetation in general
pick mosses, lichens or wood-living fungi, other than what is reasonably necessary for species identification
carry a loose dog other than for protection hunting
drive vehicles or cycle other than on designated roads within the reserve
ride a horse
camp
set up a caravan or motorhome overnight
light a fire other than on a specially prepared fireplace
capture and collect invertebrates in such a way that their biotopes or reproductive environments are damaged or destroyed.

Without permission from the county administrative board, you may not

Conduct scientific research involving sampling or installation of equipment
carry out excavation of now-flooded terrestrial deposits or otherwise damage these remains
put up a board, poster, billboard, sign, marker, inscription or similar device
use the area for competitions, parties or exercises that disturb nature or the public's outdoor life.