Järvdalen Nature Reserve
Järvdalen Nature Reserve | |
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![]() ![]() Location within Jämtland County | |
Location | Sweden |
Nearest city | Östersund |
Coordinates | 63°09′25″N 13°36′43″E / 63.15694°N 13.61194°ECoordinates: 63°09′25″N 13°36′43″E / 63.15694°N 13.61194°E |
Area | 20 km2 (4,900 acres)[1] |
Established | 2005[1] |
Järvdalen Nature Reserve (Swedish: Järvdalens naturreservat) is a nature reserve in Jämtland County in Sweden. It is part of the EU-wide Natura 2000-network.
The nature reserve protects an area of old-growth forest, wetlands, lakes and areas of exposed bedrock. Within the nature reserve there are several different kinds of ancient forest, dominated by Scots pine, spruce and birch, respectively. To the west, the nature reserve borders on Vålådalen Nature Reserve.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Järvdalen" (in Swedish). Jämtland County Administrative Board. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
Categories:
- Nature reserves in Sweden
- Natura 2000 in Sweden
- Tourist attractions in Jämtland County
- Geography of Jämtland County
- Protected areas established in 2005
- 2005 establishments in Sweden
- Jämtland County geography stubs