Naturvårdsverket

Over 70 bears shot in the first hours of the hunt

This year's bear hunt began in the morning. A total of 486 bears are allowed to be shot. After just a few hours, 71 bears had already been felled, reports Svensk Jakt.

The bear hunt is on

Discarded Laughing Gas Cylinders Leave Municipalities with Million-Dollar Bills

The use of laughing gas as a drug continues to rise. This is evident both among the police and municipalities, where tons of empty laughing gas cylinders have caused costs to skyrocket when the hazardous waste needs to be handled.

Red Light for Water Wisteria and Mummichog

Do you have water lilies in your garden pond or an African clawed frog in your aquarium, you should be aware. The species can threaten Swedish nature and must absolutely not be released according to a new ban.

Plastic on beaches down 80 percent after charge

The amount of plastic bags on British beaches has decreased by 80 percent. The success comes after fees were introduced over the last 15 years.

Hunting seasons need adjustment – hunters can help

The general public, but above all hunters, are urged to help with investigating when the animals give birth – so that hunting seasons can be adapted to new conditions.

Become a Safe Hiker This Summer

The time for hiking in the Swedish mountains is approaching its absolute peak season. The visitor group that is increasing the most is new and inexperienced mountain tourists, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Before hiking in the mountains, you can try to simulate it at home. Pack your backpack, put on the clothes you intend to hike in and head out into the forest, preferably where it's hilly, says Åsa Magnusson, mountain leader at Friluftsfrämjandet.

This is where the parkslide is supposed to die from heatstroke