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Lack of Snow Causes Major Problems Along Mountain Trails

Lack of snow and open watercourses make it challenging right now to get around on several ski and snowmobile trails in the mountains. The advice is: update yourself on the situation before you embark on a longer trip.

Lack of Snow Causes Major Problems Along Mountain Trails

She becomes the Sweden Democrats' first County Governor

Carina Ståhl Herrstedt becomes the Sweden Democrats' first County Governor. This after the government has appointed her as County Governor and head of the County Administrative Board in Gävleborg County during the period of 1 March 2025–28 February 2031.

She becomes the Sweden Democrats' first County Governor

Prison for Gross Animal Cruelty

A man in western Jämtland has been sentenced to six months' imprisonment for gross animal cruelty, reports [Östersunds-Posten](https://www. op.

Prison for Gross Animal Cruelty

A record number of wolves were shot in self-defense last year

Last year, twelve wolves were shot in self-defense after domestic animals were threatened or attacked, which is the highest figure since 2013 according to statistics from the Environmental Protection Agency. In eight of the twelve cases, the wolf was shot in connection with hunting with unleashed dogs.

A record number of wolves were shot in self-defense last year

Now the Constitutional Committee is also reporting Ulf Kristersson

The Social Democrats are reporting Ulf Kristersson (M) to the Constitutional Committee following the developments surrounding Henrik Landerholm. According to the party's defense policy spokesperson Peter Hultqvist, there are question marks surrounding the recruitment.

Now the Constitutional Committee is also reporting Ulf Kristersson

The Forest's "Bandits" Attract New Plants

Wild boars not only cause problems. When the animals let their snouts work in planted forests, more plants emerge, according to a new dissertation.

The Forest's "Bandits" Attract New Plants

The Government Gives the Green Light for Mine in Kiruna

The environmental permit was already in place at home. Now, the government has in practice run over Kiruna municipality.

The Government Gives the Green Light for Mine in Kiruna

Wolf shot – threatened hunting dogs

A threatening wolf was shot in the Brängenreviret area between Mullsjö and Ulricehamn over the weekend, reports P4 Jönköping. .

Wolf shot – threatened hunting dogs

Risks Damaging Biological Diversity

The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation believes that the Tidö parties' dismantling of coastal protection can seriously harm biodiversity. The municipal councilor of Arjeplog, on the other hand, dismisses the proposal as "a minor adjustment".

Risks Damaging Biological Diversity

Better work environment since Kinberg Batra left

The work environment has improved, but economically, the County Administrative Board in Stockholm is still suffering from the aftermath of Anna Kinberg Batra as Governor. .

Better work environment since Kinberg Batra left

Elevated PFAS levels – new dietary advice in Ronneby

New local dietary advice is being introduced regarding fish from parts of the Ronnebyån in Blekinge. Due to elevated PFAS levels, fish caught there should not be eaten, reports [SVT News Blekinge](https://www.

Elevated PFAS levels – new dietary advice in Ronneby

This year's wolf hunt cancelled - 25 animals shot

This year's license hunting of wolves is now cancelled in all five territories, reports [Swedish Hunting](https://svenskjakt. se/start/nyhet/har-foljer-du-2025-ars-licensjakt-pa-varg).

This year's wolf hunt cancelled - 25 animals shot

Wolf Hunting Cancelled in Värmland – No Animals Found

The license hunting of wolves has been cancelled in Värmland, following a decision from the county administrative board. The reason is that there are no indications that any wolves remain in the hunting area, reports [Swedish Hunting](https://svenskjakt.

Wolf Hunting Cancelled in Värmland – No Animals Found

Million amount in compensation after oil spill

The County Administrative Board of Blekinge receives a total of 1. 6 million kronor in compensation from TT-Line following the oil spill from the ferry Marco Polo.

Million amount in compensation after oil spill

Ten wolves shot – protests in Värmland

Ten wolves were shot during the first day of the wolf hunt. A total of 30 will be shot during this year's licensed hunt.

Ten wolves shot – protests in Värmland

Two wolves killed during hunt in Halland

Two wolves have been killed during an ongoing hunt in the Rammenreviret in Halland. The County Administrative Board in Halland now wants the police to investigate the incident, reports [Hallandsposten](https://www.

Two wolves killed during hunt in Halland

Animals at the airport – now they will be shot

Roedeer and badgers are disrupting traffic at Torsby airport. Now, the county administrative board has granted protective hunting of several animal species to prevent accidents and ensure safety in the airport area, reports Nya Wermlands-Tidningen.

Animals at the airport – now they will be shot

Wolf shot in Skåne

A wolf has been shot in the Söderåsen territory in Svalöv municipality. The animal was killed on Friday and no suspicion of crime exists, writes the County Administrative Board in Skåne.

Wolf shot in Skåne

The Environmental Zone in Stockholm City Remains on Hold

It looks bleak for the environmental zone in Stockholm, which the red-green government in the city wants to introduce. This since the Transport Agency put its foot down on the issue.

The Environmental Zone in Stockholm City Remains on Hold

Invasive species found - prohibited since 2016

The invasive alien species water wisteria has been discovered in Sweden for the first time, according to the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (HaV). Water wisteria – an aquatic plant – originates from South America and was a popular aquarium plant.

Invasive species found - prohibited since 2016

Stockholm fails to meet national environmental goals - "serious"

The County Administrative Board in Stockholm is having difficulty meeting the national environmental goals. Only two out of sixteen appear to be achievable by 2030.

Stockholm fails to meet national environmental goals - "serious"

Wolf refused to back down – was shot dead

A wolf was shot dead when it approached a hunting party in the forests around Seglingsberg in Surahammar municipality in Västmanland, reports VLT. .

Wolf refused to back down – was shot dead

Untreated sewage water flowed out – police report filed

In the beginning of November, 2. 3 million liters of untreated wastewater flowed directly into Lake Tiken in Småland.

Untreated sewage water flowed out – police report filed

Nuclear Power to Replace Nature Reserve

The planned new nuclear reactors at Ringhals will not fit. At least not if the nature reserve on the Väröhalvön is to remain.

Nuclear Power to Replace Nature Reserve