Nature reserve

Urstjärnbäcken

Nature reserve

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Description

The nature reserve Urstjärnbäcken contains mires, forested fens and waterlogged forest, interspersed with drier forest islands and ridges. Many little lakes and streams empty into Urstjärnbäcken stream. The old-growth forest in the area is rich in woodpecker holes. It is verdant around the stream, and in May, Mezereon shows off its pink flowers. In winter, signs of the otter can be seen. The area is 10.6 square kilometres in size.

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Facts

Municipality: Soil

Year established: 2004, revision and extension 2019

Size: 12 square kilometers

Administrator: County Administrative Board

Form of protection: Nature reserve, Natura 2000

Communications

The reserve lies about 8 kilometres southwest of Harads. west of the village of Urstjärn a logging road leads southward, passing the reserve. There is a car park along the road.

Directions

The reserve is located about 8 kilometers southwest of Harads. West of the village of Urstjärn, a forest road goes south and passes the reserve. There is a parking lot along the road.

Regulations

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

  • camping
  • hike
  • make a fire, remember to bring your own wood!
  • pick berries and edible mushrooms
  • drive snowmobiles on snow-covered ground
  • fish and hunt in accordance with the laws in force

It is not allowed to harm plant and animal life. Remember the right of public access and protect nature!

Contact

Email address

Länsstyrelsen Norrbotten

norrbotten@lansstyrelsen.se

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