Arnöhuvud Nature Reserve Explained

Arnöhuvud Nature Reserve
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Map:Sweden Uppsala
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Location:Sweden
Nearest City:Sigtuna
Coordinates:59.7278°N 17.5528°W
Area:82.3ha[1]

Arnöhuvud Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in Uppsala County, Sweden.

The nature reserve protects a forested and relatively high peninsula in Lake Mälaren, part of a much longer ridge. It rises to approximately 45m (148feet) in the nature reserve. It is covered with old-growth forest consisting mainly of Norway spruce and Scots pine. The rich fauna includes hare, roe deer, pheasants and several types of marine birds. The nature reserve furthermore contains several cairns dating from the Bronze Age. The nature reserve is part of the EU-wide Natura 2000 network.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arnöhuvud bevarandeplan. . Uppsala County Administrative Board. 15 May 2016.
  2. Web site: Arnöhuvud - mäktig ås med hisnande vyer. . Uppsala County Administrative Board. 15 May 2016.