Living proof damaged landscapes can recover: exploring a vast restored forest in southern Sweden

Södersen national park is one of Europes largest protected broadleaf woods, offering wild swimming, spectacular hiking trails and an inspiring story of regenerationFrom the bus window, the ridge looks like a giant slumbering beast stretched deep green across the flat farmland. It feels alive, I say to the woman beside me. Yes, she answers. It is where you would run for safety, dont you think?I am in southern Sweden to explore Södersen national park, established in 2001 to protect more than 1,6...