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About Sylan
The majestic Syl massif stretches high into the sky, surrounded by far-reaching expanses, extensive marshlands, and waterways. Sylan is known for its great variety of vegetation and rich habitat for wetland birds. The rare Arctic fox is also to be found here. There are plenty of wonderful adventures in nature to be had both summer and winter.
About Sylan
The majestic Syl massif stretches high into the sky, surrounded by far-reaching expanses, extensive marshlands, and waterways. Sylan is known for its great variety of vegetation and rich habitat for wetland birds. The rare Arctic fox is also to be found here. There are plenty of wonderful adventures in nature to be had both summer and winter.
Why is this a conservation area?
Sylan was established as a so-called “protected landscape” in 2008 to protect the unique and beautiful mountain range that is relatively untouched by human activity. Sylan and Helagsfjällen mountain on the Swedish side of the border are an important habitat for the critically endangered Arctic fox. Sylan is a living Sámi cultural landscape
Plant and animal life
The rich vegetation in Sylan meant that parts of the area became the country’s first protected botanical nature reserve in 1917. A total of 331 vascular plants have been identified. The great variation is due to the wide variety of areas of vegetation and geological and climate conditions. Both coastal and inland species of plant can be found. High up in the mountains the limestone-rich rocks make Syl massif stand out.
Plant and animal life
The rich vegetation in Sylan meant that parts of the area became the country’s first protected botanical nature reserve in 1917. A total of 331 vascular plants have been identified. The great variation is due to the wide variety of areas of vegetation and geological and climate conditions. Both coastal and inland species of plant can be found. High up in the mountains the limestone-rich rocks make Syl massif stand out.
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Mountain farming
There are many outlying meadows, and in some places, you can still see remnants of the haystacks in the bogs, which are a testament to a bygone age. At one point, twice as much hay was collected from outlying fields as home fields. Today, only goats and sheep still graze at Haugvollen and Storerikvollen. It is important to keep the cultural landscape alive. Outlying meadows and grazing have contributed to the diversity of flora in the area.
Sámi reindeer husbandry
Sylan is an important grazing area for reindeer. In the spring, the droves from Saanti sitje (Essand) heard their flocks from Femund in the south, up through Sylan towards the calving areas around Meråker and Selbu in the north. In the summer and autumn, Sylan provides important grazing for the reindeer before they head south on their natural migration route to the winter grazing at Femund. Some reindeer may remain in Sylan over the winter. Reindeer herding today is still nomadic; however, nowadays it is a far more extensive operation where reindeer meat is the main product.
Sámi reindeer husbandry
Sylan is an important grazing area for reindeer. In the spring, the droves from Saanti sitje (Essand) heard their flocks from Femund in the south, up through Sylan towards the calving areas around Meråker and Selbu in the north. In the summer and autumn, Sylan provides important grazing for the reindeer before they head south on their natural migration route to the winter grazing at Femund. Some reindeer may remain in Sylan over the winter.
Reindeer herding today is still nomadic; however, nowadays it is a far more extensive operation where reindeer meat is the main product.
THE NATURE RESERVES IN SYLAN
In the north of Sylan Protected Landscape is Sankkjølen Nature Reserve. Sankkjølen is approx. 24 square kilometres, was given protected status in 2008, and is in Tydal municipality. In the north, Sankkjølen borders Rangeldalen Mature Reserve. Rangeldalen is approx. 26 square kilometres in size, was given protected status in 1988, and is in Meråker municipality. Nature reserves are the strictest form of conservation area that exist. Each nature reserve has its own regulations regarding conservation.
Contact us
The National Park for Skarvan and Roltdalen and Sylan
Postbox 2600
7734 STEINKJER
Tel: 73 19 92 20
Email: fmtlmsb@statsforvalteren.no
