Granbergsbranten.
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Granbergsbranten

Nature reserve

County: Norrbottens län
6601.75 km away from you

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Description

Granbergsbranten Nature Reserve encompasses the north and north-east slopes of Granberget. Here you find a wonderful mix of coniferous and deciduous forest, benefiting many rare species. Most of the forest has grown after the most recent fire, which occurred about 120 years ago. The area is 0.6 square kilometres in size.

Activities And Facilities

Municipality: Soil

Year of formation: 2009

Size: 0.6 square kilometers

Administrator: County Administrative Board

Form of protection: Nature reserve

Travelling on road 356 between Boden and Älvsbyn, about 17 kilometres southwest of Boden, turn off westwards. After a further 4 kilometres, turn west towards Brännberg. Drive 5.5 kilometres then turn northwards onto a fairly small logging road. Follow the logging road for 5 kilometres, then turn off towards the west. After about 1 kilometre, the road follows the eastern boundary of the reserve.

Along county road 356 between Boden and Älvsbyn, after about 17 kilometers southwest of Boden, turn west. After another 4 kilometers turn west towards Brännberg, after 5.5 kilometers turn north onto a small forest road. Follow the forest road for 5 kilometers, then turn west. After about 1 kilometer, the road borders the eastern boundary of the reserve.

All regulations can be found in the reserve decision. It is allowed to: