Drakamöllan, Nature reserve in Kristianstad and Tomelilla, Sweden.
Description
Drakamöllan is a nature reserve spanning sandy grasslands and beech forests across two municipalities. The area covers approximately 162 hectares and features distinctive sandy hills where purple heather blooms appear in late summer.
History
The sandy hills formed during the melting of ancient ice sheets in prehistoric times. Settlers began using these soils for agriculture long ago, gradually shaping the landscape into what visitors see today.
Culture
The name refers to the sandy hills that define this landscape. Today, the open heathlands and grasslands reveal how people have learned to work with the soil's natural characteristics over centuries.
Practical
A marked walking trail of about 3 kilometers takes visitors through the reserve. Picnic facilities are located at the entrance near Highway 19, making it straightforward to arrive and spend time exploring the grounds.
Did you know?
Managers use controlled burns to prevent heather from overgrowing the landscape. These planned fires are essential to maintain the open grasslands and the wildlife that depends on them.
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