Långsjöberget nature reserve

The reserve encompasses the northern part of Långsjöberget, stretching from Långsjön in the west, up to the rocky hilltops, and down into the lower-lying areas to the north and east. The forest is predominantly spruce, but there are also old pine trees and large, old aspens. Many of the pines are up to 200 years old. The forest is rich in hanging lichens, as well as other types of lichens, several of which are red-listed.

The rocky outcrops are covered by open pine forest. In some places, there are numerous boulders, with plenty of small rocks covered in moss.

On the western slope down towards Långsjön, the forest is particularly tall and mature. Plants such as wood sorrel, twinflower and large ferns grow here. In the southwestern corner of the reserve, at the outlet of Långsjön, beavers often build their lodge.

Långsjöberget has been used by people for agriculture and forestry for a long time. The area was first settled around 1850, during the final wave of so-called agricultural colonisation. The forests of Långsjöberget have been used extensively, mainly for grazing and timber for household use. Stumps were also harvested for tar production, and according to local accounts, an old tar-burning pit can be found on the slope towards Långsjön.

In the northeastern corner, down towards Långsjön, there are also traces of old drainage ditches from former agricultural fields. The land was cultivated and grazed until the 1960s. At the top of Långsjöberget, stone was quarried in the late 19th century. The stone was used, among other things, for building foundations and bridges in the surrounding area.