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Treasures of Öland
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stationlinne.se
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a
knowledge and information center of nature and culture values on
Öland
Since
juli 2008 the former Uppsala Universiteit Ecological researchsstation
has changed its name to Station Linné. The station
is now managed by an independant 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 rich plant and animal life. For example, 75 % of the
number of insect species of Sweden exist 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 pasture (Stora Alvaret)
– is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Despite the high value of
Ölands 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 still inspire people to discover and enjoy the nature of
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 will focus 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 marked place for
local and green produce as well as demonstrate green technologies and
solutions.
Read more about us in
our brochure
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