Natural Heritage
Tautra conservation area
Situated along St. Olavsleden
Bird life on Tautra draws bird lovers to the island, and at Måsdammen lake in the south there is a lookout tower for birdwatchers. Tautra is a "hotspot" in Trøndelag with many different species of birds, vascular plants, mosses, fungi and butterflies.
Tautra with the Svaet Nature Reserve and bird sanctuary was established on December 19, 2003.The entire conservation area covers an area of approx. 16.5 km2 of which approx. 1.8 km2 is land area. The purpose of the conservation is to preserve an important species-rich wetland area with vegetation, bird life and other wildlife naturally associated with the area