Stilleryd, Naturreservat

Year of protection: 1967, extended in 2012

Municipality: Karlshamn

Characteristics: Coastal deciduous forest, pastures, archipelago, marine environment, outdoor recreation

Area: 83 hectares, of which 25 hectares are land and 58 hectares water

Landowners: Private and Karlshamn municipality

Manager: Blekinge County Administrative Board

Form of protection: Nature reserve and Natura 2000

Leave the E22 at junction 51, Karlshamn Väst, and follow the signs to Stilleryd. Turn left towards Stilleryds hamn. After about 100 metres, turn right towards “Naturreservat 4” (also signposted to “Kofsa” and “Drösebo”). Drive 1 kilometre and bear right towards “Drösebo” when the road forks. Follow Drösebovägen 3 kilometres to the nature reserve car park. The nearest bus stop is “Stilleryd” about 4 kilometres from the nature reserve.

You are welcome to visit Stilleryd, but please note that it is not allowed to

• damage the ground or seabed
• damage stone walls, cairns or other cultural-historical remains
• destroy or damage fixed natural objects or surface formations
• unduly disturb wildlife
• damage growing or dead trees and bushes or remove dead wood from woodlands
• pick mosses, lichens or wood-living fungi, other than what is reasonably necessary for species identification
• capture and collect invertebrates in such a way as to damage or destroy their biotopes or reproductive habitats
• introducing plant or animal species alien to the area, as well as breeds/types genetically alien to the area
• carry loose dogs other than for hunting
• ride a horse or bicycle other than on roads intended for vehicle traffic. Horseback riding is also permitted on the grasslands in the northeastern part of the nature reserve during the parts of the year when grazing animals are not there and provided that it does not cause wear and tear on the land, disturb nature or other outdoor recreation
• making fires and using alcohol stoves other than in designated fireplaces
• use disposable barbecues
• launching a boat or other watercraft other than in a designated place or otherwise during a temporary stay in the area
• camping, setting up a caravan or motorhome for more than one night.

Without permission from the county administrative board, you may not

• conduct scientific research involving sampling or installation of equipment
• set traps for the collection of invertebrates
• use the area for competitions or exercises that may disturb nature or the public's outdoor life
• affixing a board, placard, poster, sign, fence, inscription or similar device
• feeding game.

Bird protection

To protect nesting birds on the islands Aspeskärv, Östra Skaftholmen, Västra Skaftholmen, Björkeskärv, Klyvesholme and Andskärvet, you may not during the period April 1 to July 15

• travel or stay within the land area
• land by boat or other craft
• hunt or carry hunting equipment or dogs
• remove or damage eggs or birds' nests
• molesting animals by photography or similar actions.