List of forests in Denmark
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This is a list of forests in Denmark.
In the year 2000, Denmark had 4860 km2, corresponding to 11% of the Danish territory. Of this, 69% was located in Jutland while 31% was located on the islands. 63% was coniferous forest while 37% was broadleaf forest.[1]
The 10 largest forests in Denmark
In 2004 the Danish Forest and Nature Agency published this list of the 10 largest forests in Denmark:[1]
| Rank | Forest | Area (km2) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Silkeborgskovene | 224.00 | Central Jutland |
| 2. | Rold Skov | 80.00 | Himmerland |
| 3. | Klosterheden | 64.00 | Western Jutland |
| 4. | Gribskov | 55.00 | Northern Zealand |
| 5. | Almindingen | 50.00 | Bornholm |
| 6. | Kompedal Plantage–Alhedens Skov | 46.00 | Central Jutland |
| 7. | Løvenholm, Fjeld, Ramten and others | 43.00 | Central Jutland |
| 8. | Vesterskov, Thorsø, Sønderskov, Rye Nørreskov and others | 41.00 | Central Jutland |
| 9. | Skramsø, Skærsø, Lyngsbæk and others | 40.00 | Djursland |
| 10. | Slagelseskovene | 39.00 | Central Zealand |
| 10. | Tvorup, Nystrup, Vandet plantager | 39.00 | Thy |