Creating a unique forest full of broadleaf trees
“FSC and FSC certification is a way of showing people that this kind of forest management is respected.”
Bertil does most of the work in the forest himself, and he is especially proud of the effort he has put into removing spruce to make way for broadleaf trees. For Bertil, this is a way to help develop forest biodiversity, and to provide habitats for the animals and plants that need these broadleaf trees. One of Bertil’s favourite places in his forest is an area where a settlement was located over 100 years ago. In Bertil’s opinion, the remains of houses, walls and agriculture left in the area form the heart of the forest. The forest around the settlement has been shaped by the human presence that once existed there, and the fact that the last residents left the area in 1914 has also contributed to how the forest has developed.
“FSC and FSC certification is a way of showing people that this kind of forest management is respected.”
Praised for his work
Bertil has recently been recognized for his forest work. The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation gave him their forestry prize for his work protecting valuable forest areas. The Swedish Forestry Agency has also given him a medal for his inspiring work.
Bertil is eager to share his forests with others. Many people come to visit his forest, ranging from forestry experts to local forest owners who want to study his work. Bertil has even built a cottage so that organizations and schools can visit and learn more about the forest. Bertil feels that it is important for people to get the chance to experience all the different values a forest can have.
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Hästö, Sweden
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