Vändåtberget facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vändåtberget
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Inner-Abborrtjärnen, a lakelet in the center of the reserve.
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 Vändåtberget
Location in Sweden
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| Country | Sweden |
| County | Västernorrland |
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| • Total | 3.45 km2 (1.33 sq mi) |
Vändåtberget is a special place in Sweden. It is a nature reserve, which means it is a protected area. People work hard to keep it safe. This reserve helps protect nature and animals.
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What is Vändåtberget?
Vändåtberget is a beautiful nature reserve. It was created in 1989. This means it has been protected for many years. The reserve covers an area of 3.45 square kilometers. That's about the size of 345 football fields!
Where is Vändåtberget Located?
You can find Vändåtberget in Västernorrland County. This county is in Sweden. The reserve is about 50 kilometers northwest of Örnsköldsvik. Örnsköldsvik is a town in Sweden.
Why is Vändåtberget Special?
Vändåtberget is very important. It has an old-growth forest. This type of forest has very old trees. These trees have never been cut down. Old-growth forests are rare and special. They are home to many unique creatures.
Amazing Beetles of Vändåtberget
This forest is a home, or habitat, for special insects. It protects a very rare beetle called Pytho kolwensis. This beetle is highly endangered. This means there are not many of them left. It belongs to the genus Pytho. Another beetle that lives here is the Nothorhina muricata. It is a type of longhorn beetle. Protecting Vändåtberget helps these beetles survive.
What Does "Vändåt" Mean?
The meaning of the name “Vändåt” is not fully known. It is a unique name for a unique place.
See also
In Spanish: Vändåtberget para niños
