Allerums mosse, Naturreservat

In English

Welcome to Allerum Nature Reserve

Allerums mosse is the last remains of the large bog Toftängsmossen, where peat was cut since the 18th century. Today, it is a birch fen surrounded by drained meadows and pastures.

On the fen, birch is the dominant species, but oak, beech and ash also grow here. In the transition zone between dry and wet and shaded by the trees, you find the rare and beautiful Viola uliginosa Besser.

Here it grows together with meadowsweet, purple moor-grass, gypsywort and scullcap. Yellow flag shines bright among reeds and sedges in the old peat pits.

Allerum villagers had a road through Toftängsmossen bog, for harvesting peat. People in Laröd had the right to use the road for going to church. The embankment still remains within the reserve.

Regulations

Within Allerums mosse Nature Reserve it is forbidden to:

• dig or in any other way damage fixed natural objects, surface formations or types of terrain, living or dead trees, shrubs or stumps,
• plant or sow shrubs, trees or other plants,
• pick or dig up plants,
• disturb wildlife, e.g. by close-up photography or collection of insects or other animals,
• in a disturbing manner use musical instruments, radios or other music systems,
• camp or park caravans, camper vans or similar,
• bring unleashed dogs or other loose pets,
• ride horses,
• park other than in designated parking areas,
• construct facilities or put up information boards, placards, posters, signs, paper strips or similar, or make inscriptions - with the exception of information and reserve signs.
• allow competitions, camps or training activities within the area.