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Map of Icelandic National Forests

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  • Arnaldsstaðir Birchwoods
    Remote native birchwood with occasional rowan.
  • Ásbyrgi Nature Reserve
    Varied forest in otherworldly surroundings of Ásbyrgi Canyon at the nortern tip of Vatnajökull National Park.
  • Grund Historical Grove
    Historical grove from the year 1900 with various tree species.
  • Hallormsstaður Forest - Camping
    One of Iceland's biggest forests, originally one of the last big birchwoods in Iceland saved from eradication at the turn of the 20th century.
  • Haukadalur Forest
    Commercial forest with recreation possibilities close to Geysir hot spring area.
  • Historical Pine Grove
    The first successful forestry experiment in Iceland dating from the turn of the 20th century.
  • Icelandic Forest Research
    A mixed forest with various species around the premises of the Icelandic Forest Research at Mógilsá.
  • Jafnaskarð Forest by Lake Hreðavatn
    Recreation delight by Lake Hreðavatn in an easy driving distance from the Capital area.
  • Jórvík Forest and native scrubland
    An abandoned farm with considerable woodlands, native birch shrubs and a mix of planted conifers.
  • Kirkjubæjarklaustur Grove
    Nice groves with quite a number of tree species in beautiful landscape. Icing on the cake is the waterfall Systrafoss (Sister's Falls). Camping and other accommodation nearby.
  • Kristnes Forest
    Varied recreation forest effectively used for health and rehabilitation purposes.
  • Laugarvatn Forest
    Considerable forest area with a grill shed and restrooms.
  • Melar & Skuggabjörg Forests
    Among the greatest birchwoods in Iceland.
  • Múlakot Arboretum
    Nice arboretum with rare species. Spectacular scenery towards mountains and glaciers.
  • Norðtunga Forest
    Nice mixed forests in Borgarfjörður 40 km NE of Borgarnes (road 522).
  • Reykjarhóll Forest - Camping
    Nice recreation forest in the outskirts of Varmahlíð Village in Skagafjörður.
  • Selskógur Forest
    Nice birchwoods with hiking trails and a nice camping area.
  • Stálpastaðir Forest
    Popular walking paths in a hilly forest 23 km SE of Borgarnes.
  • Tumastaðir Forest
    Varied commercial forest with an arboretum and good recreation possibilities.
  • Vaglaskógur Forest
    One of the most eye-catching forests in Iceland with hiking trails, camping and more.
  • Vaglir Forest
    Commercial forest area for timber production but with fine recreation possibilities.
  • Vatnshorn Forest
    The tallest growing natural birchwoods in West-Iceland.
  • Þjórsárdalur Forest - Camping
    Ideal forest area for outdoor activities and recreation. Camping.
  • Þórðarstaðir, Belgsá & Bakkasel Forests
    Native birchwoods in Fnjóskadalur eastward from Akureyri.
  • Þórsmörk Native Birchwoods
    Spectacular nature reserve with varied landscapes and expanding birchwoods.
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    that cultivated forests cover 0.4% of Iceland? Total forest and woodland cover is nearly 2% of Iceland's land area. 

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