List of forests in Denmark

This is a list of forests in Denmark.

Overview

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]

Forests of Denmark by area
Rank Forest Area (km²) Location
1.Silkeborgskovene224.00Central Jutland
2.Rold Skov80.00Himmerland
3.Klosterheden64.00Western Jutland
4.Gribskov55.00Northern Zealand
5.Almindingen50.00Bornholm
6.Kompedal PlantageAlhedens Skov46.00Central Jutland
7.Løvenholm, Fjeld, Ramten and others43.00Central Jutland
8.Vesterskov, Thorsø, Sønderskov, Rye Nørreskov and others41.00Central Jutland
9.Skramsø, Skærsø, Lyngsbæk and others40.00Djursland
10.Slagelseskovene39.00Central Zealand
10.Tvorup, Nystrup, Vandet plantager39.00Thy

Forests in Denmark

References

  1. "Danmarks skove i tal". Dansk Skovforening. Archived from the original on 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
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