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Natura 2000 Färnebofjärden has long been known as an area of valuable wetlands. For that reason, the Swedish government has proposed that it be included in the Natura 2000 programme, and also be added to the Ramsar Convention list of wetlands. Färnebofjärden contains several types of ecosystem that deserve protection. Among them are wet broad-leaved forest, marshes, unspoiled evergreen forest, and all of the area's watercourses including the oak woods that grow along them. Färnebofjärden also serves as a nesting and resting area for several birds on the Natura 2000 list, including the Arctic loon, osprey, capercaillie, and several species of both owls and woodpeckers. Another inhabitant on the Natura 2000 list is dichelyma moss which is endangered in Europe. What is the significance of Färnebofjärden's designation as a Natura 2000 site? As in the case of Natura 2000 sites in other EU member-states, Sweden must see to it that necessary conservation measures are taken at Färnebofjärden in order to maintain the "favourable conservation status" of its species and ecosystems. Somewhat simplified, this means that meadows will remain meadows, that natural forests will remain natural forests, and that the listed species will survive in viable populations. Now that the area has been established as a national park, it enjoys complete legal protection. But in order for the listed species and ecosystems to achieve favourable conservation status, some changes to the area's maintenance and supervision may be necessary. The Västmanland County Administrative Board is currently developing management plans that will specify guidelines and objectives for appropriate conservation measures. Read more about: Establishment Follow-up References The Lower Dalälven-- a Swedish Ramsar site |
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