Protected areas: nature reserve
Description
The county administrative boards and municipalities can form nature reserves in accordance with the Environmental Code. Nature reserves are formed for the purpose of “conserving biodiversity, nurturing and preserving valuable natural habitats or meeting needs for outdoor activities; an area needed to protect, restore or recreate valuable natural habitats or habitats for protected species may also be declared as a nature reserve.” (from the Environmental Code). Sweden has more than 5100 nature reserves.
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