Rogen Nature Reserve
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| Rogen Nature Reserve | |
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  Location within Jämtland County  Rogen Nature Reserve (Sweden) | |
| Location | Sweden |
| Nearest city | Sveg |
| Coordinates | 62°19′N 12°23′E / 62.317°N 12.383°E |
| Area | 500 km2 (120,000 acres)[1] |
| Established | 1976[1] |
Rogen Nature Reserve (Swedish: Rogens naturreservat) is a nature reserve in Jämtland County in Sweden. It is part of the EU-wide Natura 2000-network.[1]
The nature reserve is centred on Lake Rogen and is part of a wider network of nature protection areas that extend also on the other side of the border with Norway.[1][2] The landscape is distinctly characterised by Rogen moraine, a type of moraine named after the area. It consists of long, sinuous low hills interspersed with long lakes. In addition, large erratic boulders are spread over the land.[2] In all directions, mountain tops — parts of the Scandinavian Mountains — rise to about 1,000 m (3,300 ft). The highest peak in the area is Brattriet with an altitude of 1,200 m (3,900 ft).[1] The landscape was formed during the last Ice age, and has been described as "labyrinthine".[2][3]
The nature reserve has a rich fauna. European otter, Eurasian lynx, brown bear and wolverine all inhabit the nature reserve. Birds such as golden eagle, black-throated loon, rough-legged buzzard and osprey have all been seen here.[1][2] The waters of the many lakes are furthermore rich in fish (fishing licenses can be acquired by visitors); species found here include brown trout, burbot, grayling, charr, perch and northern pike.[2] The nature reserve contains Sweden's entire population of wild muskoxen.[1][2] This small herd (in 2010 it totalled seven animals) traces its origins to animals which were introduced to Norway from Greenland in the mid-20th century. In 1971, some of these animals crossed the border into Sweden.[3] Visitors are only allowed to approach the animals to within 100 m (330 ft).[1] The nature reserve is also used as grazing ground for reindeer.[1]
