Kransarna - nature reserve

Valuable natural forest in Nordanstig Municipality protected as Kransarna becomes a nature reserve

❗Published: 2017-10-04 | Category: Protected nature
On October 4, the County Administrative Board decided to designate an area known as Kransarna—located approximately 6 km west of Bergsjö—as a nature reserve. Kransarna covers an area of ​​about 76 hectares consisting of valuable natural forest, primarily pine.

The area is situated on the Kransarna hill and consists of valuable natural forest, predominantly pine. Most of the pines are between 100 and 150 years old, though there are scattered instances of pines aged 200–300 years and spruces around 200 years old. There are no trails in the area, allowing you to roam freely through the forest.

Kransarna encompasses an area of ​​approximately 76 hectares and is located about 6 kilometers west of Bergsjö. Much of the forest bears the marks of past wildfires, even though it has been a long time since the last fire occurred. Traces of fire are visible in the form of charred high stumps and isolated damage to the trees.

Valuable to many
The red-listed lichen *Usnea longissima* (fringed horsehair lichen) is found here in significant quantities; other species discovered during the County Administrative Board’s survey include *Bryoria nadvornikiana* (violet-grey horsehair lichen), *Cladonia parasitica* (fence-rail cladonia), and *Phellinus pini* (pine bracket fungus).

Wildlife in Kransarna
The area boasts rich birdlife; for instance, the capercaillie has been observed here. Nearby lie the Igeltjärnsmyran and Björnåsen nature reserves, which are home to numerous nesting species, including ducks and wading birds. Location description: The area is situated approximately 6 km west of Bergsjö.
Central coordinates (SWEREF99 TM): N: 6873950 E: 601782
Properties and landowners: Part of Skrämsta 9:1. Owned by the State through the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency.
Area (from VIC Natur): Total area 75.7 ha
Land area 75.7 ha
Productive forest land 70.0 ha
Of which natural forest* 56.4 ha
*Area based on the County Administrative Board’s natural forest inventory
Manager: County Administrative Board of Gävleborg