The forests in Southern Norway show the highest diversity in the country. June 9-20, 2008, happened the largest forest fire since 100 years in Norway. In the area of Mykland 26 km2 of (mainly pine-) forest burned. Now this is a unique area, where natural processes can be studied. Therefore some of this area will be kept untouched and protected. Several research projects have been developed.
          
            Year: 2013
            
              Tags:
                
                  fauna
                
                  flora
                
                  Froland
                
                  natural resources
                
                  Norway