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Treasures of
Öland
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contact:
0046 485 38584
info@stationlinne.se
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a
knowledge and information center of natural and cultural values on
Öland
Since
july 2008 the former Uppsala University Ecological Research Station
has changed its name to Station Linné. The station
is now managed by an independent society (Föreningen
Station Linné) and its' privatly owned company Porten till
Alvaret AB.
Why Station Linné?
Öland, an island
off the eastern coast of Southern Sweden, is visited by 3 million
visitors every year. Many of them travel to Öland to enjoy the
special nature on the island. The unique combination of limestone,
geographical location and cultural heritage provide excellent
circumstances for a rich plant and animal life. For example, 75 % of
the
number of insect species in Sweden can be found on Öland.
Öland is
also an
island with strong agricultural traditions. The southern part –
an old agricultural landscape with coastal meadows, old village
structures and a large area of limestone alvar (Stora Alvaret)
– is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Despite the high value of
Öland's nature and the presence of a unesco world heritage, there
is no facility yet on the island that offer visitors enrichment of
their nature experiences.
Linneaus = Linné
The natural features on Öland attract
scientists and nature lovers from all over the world. One of the first
scientists who visited Öland, almost 300 years ago, was Carolus
Linneaus, in Sweden better known as Carl von Linné. This world
famous scientist is the founder of the namegiving system of plants and
animals: Systema Naturae. His travels on the island have been
documented and it still inspires people to discover and enjoy the
nature on
the island.
Our goal
Station Linné aims to become a visitor centre, meeting place and
market place for everybody who is interested in nature, culture and
environment. The station focuses on popular science and research,
culture, tourism and environment, with a special interest in the nature
and culture on Öland. We also want to provide a market place for
local and green products as well as to demonstrate green technologies
and
solutions.
Read more about us in
our brochure
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