- Dalby Söderskog
Infobox_protected_area | name = Dalby Söderskog National Park
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location = Scania,Sweden
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area = 0.36 km²
established = 1918
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governing_body = Swedish National Environmental Protection AgencyDalby Söderskog is a small
national park in the province of Scania in southernSweden , situated in the municipality of Lund, nearDalby . It has an area of 0.36 km² and consists of broadleaf forest. It was established in 1918, when it was thought to be a unique remnant of primeval forest. In fact, the area has previously been used forpasture . The ground contains muchlimestone andchalk , which makes the flora rich. In particular, there are many spring flowers. An earth bank of unknown origin, possibly the ruins of an ancient fort, surrounds parts of the park. The national park encompasses the southern part ofDalby Hage , while the northern parts (Dalby Norreskog andHästhagen ) form a nature reserve.External links
* [http://www.naturvardsverket.se/en/In-English/Menu/Enjoying-nature/National-parks-and-other-places-worth-visiting/National-Parks-in-Sweden/Dalby-Soderskog-National-Park/ Dalby Söderskog National Park] from the
Swedish Environmental Protection Agency
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