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Myrområde i naturreservatet Kaitum FUR.
Photo: Länsstyrelsen Norrbotten
Kaitum fjällurskog
Nature reserve
- County: Norrbottens län
- 6442.35 km away from you
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Description
Kaitum old-growth mountain forest contains vast coniferous forests, wetlands and low fells covered by mountain birches. The nature reserve lies between Kalix and Kaitum rivers and is extremely rich in lakes and watercourses. The large mountain marshes Sjisjkaáhpi and Goddeáhpi are among the richest birdlife marshes in Lapland, hosting swans, geese, ducks and waders. The Ore Line cuts through the area in a north-south direction. If you wish to reach the middle of the reserve, take the train and get off at Sjisjka stop. From there, an easily hiked ancient trail leading to Nikkaluokta, and from it you can closely encounter Sjisjkaáhpi and its birdlife. A road runs as far as the reserve boundary at Kaitum Chapel in the south. From here too, a hiking trail leads to Nikkaluokta. The area is 900 square kilometres in size.
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Nature reserve
Facts
Municipality: Gällivare
Year formed: 2000
Size: 900 square kilometers
Administrator: County Administrative Board
Form of protection: Nature reserve, Natura 2000
Communications
The reserve lies about 4 kilometres southwest of Svappavaara. Some ways to get to the nature reserve Kaitum old growth mountain forest are via a logging road, by train to Kaitum, or by train to Sjisjka.
Directions
The reserve lies about 4 kilometres southwest of Svappavaara. Some ways to get to the nature reserve Kaitum old-growth mountain forest are via a logging road, by train to Kaitum, or by train to Sjisjka.
Regulations
All regulations can be found in the reserve decision. It is allowed to:
- camping
- hiking
- make a fire
- picking berries and edible mushrooms
- drive snowmobiles on well-snow-covered ground
- fishing and hunting in accordance with applicable laws
It is not allowed to harm plant and animal life. Remember the right of public access and protect nature!
Kaitum mountain primeval forest consists of an older nature reserve and a domain reserve. The nature reserve has retained its regulations, read more in the decision.
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