Norskog Skallberget Nature Reserve is a part of Skallbergen,a high altitude area comprising several peaks. The highest peak within Norskog Skallberget is 440 meters above sea level and forms the eastern part of the reserve. Right through the reserve goes Ravelsdalen. At the heights, the forest is pine dominated and sparse, with old and knotty trees. Even the spruce is old. Deciduous trees in the form of birch and single aspen are spread in the reserve. The area has a clear fire history. There are many trees with fire traces. One tree shows traces of five fires. Deadwood is found throughout the area, but the largest volumes are found in the pine areas. There are several smaller marshes in the area. The reserve was formed to preserve the precious habitat of natural, old barrskog and to conserve disadvantaged and threatened species that are characteristic of the natural habitats in the area.
Directions Location: Värmland County, Hagfors municipality, about 15 km west of Hagfors. Drive north from Munkfors, 16 km, on road 62. Turn left towards Lysvik. Continue about 11.5 km to Sågfallet. On the north side of the road you can see Lake Laken. Turn right (northwest) at Sågfallet. Continue north about 5.3 km to Kroktjärnen. Keep right and continue to the northeast about 1.4 km, then turn left onto the road where parking is available. Then go for a mile after the road, the reserve is on the right to the right. There is no marked path.
Regulations: In the reserve it is forbidden to:
• collect invertebrates, eg Beetles, shells or butterflies
• collect mosses, lichens or wood sponges
• damage or remove deadwood such as lying or standing dry trees or dry branches
• carry vehicles
• Do not carry a dog
Facts Constituted: 2010 Size: 108 hectares Landowner: The State Managing Director: County Administrative Board of Värmland County
