Since 2010, we have supported the foundation Naturarvet, working to preserve Swedish old-growth forests. Besides donations, we also support Naturarvet with storytelling about their work and their mission – and why the old-growth forests are so important. A newly released film is our latest contribution.

Naturarvet raises money to purchase valued old-growth forest and protect biodiversity in Sweden. Over the years, the foundation has raised over 2.5 million Euro and has ensured protection of six unique forests for the future.

Altogether, we have helped protect roughly 13,000 square meters of forest over the years. In the nature reserve Iglekärr forest just north of Gothenburg, we have a dedicated area that is “our” contribution. Iglekärr is a beautiful mixed forest with plenty of pine, spruce, and oak, but also many other species – and it is completely free from any traces of the forestry industry.

Our latest contribution is a short film, where Naturarvet’s Operations Manager Lo Jarl is interviewed. The filming took place in one of the latest acquisitions: The forest Svartsundet on Gräsö in Roslagen’s archipelago north of Stockholm. This acquisition was made possible partly from large donations from the Swedish outdoor companies Naturkompaniet and Icebug.

Special thanks to film editor Emelie Otterbeck and photographer Morgan Ekner.

Watch the film here and learn more about Naturarvet.