Discover Skåne’S Nature Reserves Title: Discover Skåne’S Nature Reserves
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Discover Skåne’s Nature Reserves Title: Discover Skåne’s nature reserves Published By: Länsstyrelsen i Skåne län (County Administrative Board of Skåne) Order address: Länsstyrelsen i Skåne län Miljöavdelningen 205 15 Malmö Tel 010-224 10 00 [email protected] Copyright: Länsstyrelsen i Skåne län Text: Maria Sandell Layout: Maria Sandell and Fredrik Collijn Photo: Foto: Anders Hallengren (s. 83, 93, 101), Björn Olsson (s. 7, 30), Britta Johansson (s11), Carina Zätterström (s. 37), Gunilla Davidsson Lundh (s. 50, 51, 96 (hö), 97), Hans Cronert/Skånska bilder (s. 24, 65, 70, 84, 111, 113), Helena Bager (s. 44), Henrik Malmqvist/Skånska bilder (s. 29, 80, 115), Ida Lundqvist (s. 102), Johan Wagnström (s. 103), Johanna Ragnarsson (s. 82 (vä)), Jonas Gustafsson (s. 76), Kenneth Eriksson/ Skånska bilder (s. 66,, 92, Kerstin Söderlind (s. 21, 64), Magnus Berglund (s. 86, 87), Maria Sandell (s 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 31, 38, 39, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 49, 52, 55, 63, 72, 73, 88, 89, 96 (hö), 99, 105, 109,) Mayra Caldiz (s. 54), Mikael Arinder/Skånska bilder (s. 12, 35, 56, 95, 104, 107, 108, 112, 116), Mona Persson (s. 68, 69, 71, 78), Nils Carlsson (s. 74), Per Blomberg/Skånska bilder (s. 26, 27, 40, 41, 58, 82 (vä), 100), Per Levenskog (s. 18), Per-Magnus Åhren (s. 20, 22, 23, 30, 48, 53, 57, 62, 94), Per Nyström (s. 32, 33, 106), Peter Johnsen/Skånska bilder (s. 2, 19, 76) Printed by: Elanders AB ISBN: 978-91-87423-27-7 Europeiska jordbruksfonden för landsbygdsutveckling: Europa investerar i landbygdsområden 2 DISCOVER SKÅNE’S NATURE RESERVES Preface Skåne is a beautiful county with a varied landscape. Coast in three directions. Undulating fields of canola seed. Deep forests. Steep cliffs. Expansive plains. Coastal meadows rich in bird-life. Skåne is also home to animal and plant species that are found nowhere else in Sweden. The county harbours the greatest variety of species, but also the largest number of endangered species of any in Sweden. This is why it is important to protect Skåne’s biodiversity. Skåne is the most densely-populated county after Stockholm, and the population is increasing. The result is significant pressure to commercially exploit certain parts of the county. This is another reason why it is critical that we safeguard Skåne’s unique natural resources. Aside from protecting biodiversity, it is also important to preserve the beautiful natural environment for future generations. The natural environment contributes to our quality of life, and it is thanks to nature reserves that beautiful natural environments can be preserved for future generations. Skåne is home to a large number of nature reserves – over 250 in fact. Steep cliffs and captivating scenery can be found along coast at Bjärekusten in the north-west. Flommen in the south-west is one of the country’s most important resting places for migratory birds. Dunderbäcken in the north-east offers lush broad-leaved woodlands as a habitat for many different species. Many uncommon butterflies, beetles and other insects thrive in Vitemölla in the south-east thanks to the patches of exposed sand and area-specific plants. These are just four examples of the protected natural areas in Skåne that we think are particularly worth a visit. They all offer something unique. The idea is for this book to be a meaningful guide to the nature of Skåne. Which nature reserve do you choose? DISCOVER SKÅNE’S NATURE RESERVES 3 Contents Preface..................................... 2 Nordost Protected nature in Skåne .................. 6 27 Balsberget ............................. 64 Allemansrätten............................ 10 28 Boarps hed ............................ 66 29 Dunderbäcken......................... 68 30 Fjälkinge backe ........................ 70 Nordväst 31 Kullaskogen ........................... 72 1 Axeltorps skogar ....................... 12 32 Ljungryda-Östafors .................... 74 2 Bjärekusten ............................ 14 33 Näsums bokskogar .................... 76 3 Borgen ................................ 16 34 Osby skansar........................... 78 4 Grevie åsar............................. 18 35 Ubbalt................................. 80 5 Gällabjer............................... 20 36 Åraslövs mosse ........................ 82 6 Hallands Väderö ....................... 22 37 Äspet.................................. 84 7 Herrevadskloster....................... 24 38 Örnanäs ............................... 86 8 Kullaberg . 26 9 Hilleshögs dalar........................ 28 Sydost 10 Kulla Gunnarstorp ..................... 30 39 Borstbäcken ........................... 88 11 Möllehässle / Nabben.................. 32 40 Bäckhälladal ........................... 90 12 Svedberga kulle........................ 34 41 Drakamöllan........................... 92 13 Söderåsens nationalpark ............... 36 42 Gyllebo ................................ 94 14 Traneröds mosse....................... 38 43 Kronovall .............................. 96 15 Vens backafall ......................... 40 44 Listarum ............................... 98 16 Ängelholms strandskog................ 42 45 Sandhammaren ...................... 100 46 Stenshuvuds nationalpark ............ 102 Sydväst 47 Sträntemölla.......................... 104 17 Dalby Söderskog nationalpark ......... 44 48 Svartskylle ............................ 106 18 Eksholm ............................... 46 49 Vitemölla ............................. 108 19 Flommen .............................. 48 20 Hunneröds mosse ..................... 50 All nature reservese in Skåne ............. 110 21 Häckeberga med Risen ................ 52 22 Hästhagen............................. 54 23 Klingavälsån ........................... 56 24 Knivsåsen.............................. 58 25 Rövarekulan ........................... 60 26 Salsviken .............................. 62 4 DISCOVER SKÅNE’S NATURE RESERVES 6 2 1 4 35 34 8 38 11 31 16 32 12 33 10 7 36 27 14 30 3 13 5 9 28 15 37 25 29 26 41 39 49 17 24 46 23 43 47 21 42 18 44 40 48 20 22 19 45 DISCOVER SKÅNE’S NATURE RESERVES 5 Protected nature in skåne Skåne’s Unique Natural Resources that runs from the salt water in the Kattegat to Skåne’s landscape is markedly different from the brackish water of the Baltic. that of the rest of Sweden, with natural environ- Skåne is the most northern outpost for ments and species that are not found in other many species; consequently, these are found parts of the country. The county is a meeting nowhere else in the country. This is one of the place for species from the north, south, east reasons why Skåne is the county that contains and west of Europe. The geological boundary the largest number of endangered plant and between the Archaean rock in the north with animal species and is where the largest number its poor soil and the more nutrient-rich soil of of species have already become extinct. Skåne central Europe runs through Skåne. has a specific responsibility to protect and This is also where the biological boundary preserve its diversity of species and habitats. runs between the boreal region, which Many of Skåne’s habitats and species are includes the natural range of the spruce, and also worth protecting with regards to the the continental region with its broad-leaved international context, as equivalent environ- forests. Going from west to east, you can also ments have completely-- or for the most see the boundary between the so-called part-- vanished from the European continent. ’Atlantic habitats’ in the north-west and the Certain natural environments, which may be ‘Sandy habitats’ of eastern Skåne. There is also considered relatively common in Skåne, are a great variety of species and habitats in the extremely valuable from a European and inter- ocean along the salt concentration gradient national perspective and their protection is very important. Why Do We Have Nature Reserves? Today, the need to protect valuable natural areas and species for the future is greater than it has ever been in the history of mankind. The current intensive use of the soil and the forest means that animals and plants find it harder and harder to thrive in Skåne’s countryside. Increased population growth leads to a fight between different interests over the available land and, in the long-term, there is a risk that large portions of Skåne’s natural areas will disappear. A large number of species are threa- tened with extinction in Sweden since their habitats have disappeared. Society has several ways of preserving environ- ments that are worthy of protection for the future, the most common of which is the 6 DISCOVER SKÅNE’S NATURE RESERVES nature reserve. Nature reserves are created for Natura 2000 the long-term preservation and development Natura 2000 encompasses valuable natural of natural environments that have a high value areas with species or habitats that are parti- for animals and plants. Access to a diversity of cularly worthy of protection from a European outdoor pursuits is another aim. perspective. Many of the Natura 2000 areas are The County Administrative Board create the protected as national parks or nature reserves. majority of nature reserves, but the municipa- lities also have the opportunity to do so. Nature Natural Monuments reserves can be created on both publicly and Natural monuments protect specific natural privately-owned land. The land’s owner will objects. These can be giant trees, avenues or normally receive compensation as the protec- glacial-erratic boulders. There are 51 natural tion of nature may result in restrictions