Bodmyran - nature reserve

Bodmyran is one of the country’s northernmost concentric bogs. It is a dome-shaped bog with a distinct central high point. To the north and east of the bog lies a series of steeply sloping fens. There are no trails in the area, so you are free to roam at will. The flora and birdlife offer wonderful nature experiences.

Growing in the bog is *Tofieldia pusilla* (Scottish asphodel), an herb with small, whitish flowers; it is unusual to find them growing this far east. The area covers 112 hectares and is located 8 kilometers west of Gnarp. ​​South of Bodmyran lies Åsvallen, a large summer pasture site.

The marshland was once part of the summer pasture’s grazing lands and was used for both haymaking and grazing. Today, only traces remain in the form of forest shaped by grazing near the pasture site.

Wildlife in Bodmyran
Bodmyran is valuable for a multitude of species, particularly birdlife. Species observed in the area include the Eurasian curlew, wood sandpiper, yellow wagtail, common snipe, and Ural owl. Northern lapwings and green sandpipers have been known to nest there, and black grouse can be seen performing their mating displays.

The wood sandpiper, a wading bird, thrives in wetlands and feeds on insects and crustaceans.

Regulations
Special rules apply within the nature reserve. It is prohibited to:

- operate a motor vehicle except on roads designated for motor traffic
- collect firewood; lighting fires is permitted only if you have brought your own wood
- break off branches, fell, or otherwise damage living or dead trees and shrubs, or otherwise harm living or dead trees and plants
- damage, pick, or collect plants, animals (including insects), fungi, and lichens; however, picking berries, edible fungi, and flowers for personal use is permitted, with the exception of protected and Red-listed species
- climb nesting trees, stay near raptor nests, dens, or burrows, or otherwise deliberately harm or disturb wildlife, with the exception of hunting activities permitted within the reserve
- bring dogs that are not on a leash or other unleashed pets; exceptions apply to dogs used during permitted hunting activities within the reserve
- put up signs, placards, posters, or notices, or make inscriptions
- damage fixed objects or surface features, such as by moving or removing stones or peat
ride horses off-trail
- use the area for organized competitions or military exercises.
For the full regulations, please refer to the reserve decree.