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 tower for birdwatchers. Tautra is a "hotspot" in Trøndelag for wildlife, with many different species of birds, vascular plants, mosses, fungi and butterflies.
Tautra with the Svaet Nature Reserve and bird sanctuary was established in 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 wetland area that is rich in species with vegetation, birds and other wildlife.