Hamra National Park, National park with ancient forests in Ljusdal Municipality, Sweden
Hamra National Park is a forest reserve in Ljusdal Municipality featuring old pine forests, natural wetlands, and water rapids flowing through the landscape. The terrain includes different habitat types, ranging from marshy areas to dense woodland stands of varying ages.
The area was designated as a park in 1909 but initially protected only a small portion of land. A significant expansion occurred in 2011 to preserve a much larger forest area and its ecosystems.
Local communities experience this territory as a space where traditional forest use and modern nature protection coexist in daily practices. The woodlands shape how people in the region spend their leisure time and connect with their surroundings.
Access is provided by marked trails that connect different areas and offer various difficulty levels for visitors. Winter conditions allow for dog sled excursions through snow-covered forest sections as an alternative way to experience the park.
The park contains pine trees that are several centuries old, standing amid rapids and wetlands throughout the terrain. These ancient specimens create a visible contrast with younger forest sections and reflect the long cycles of forest change.
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