List of forests in Denmark


This is a list of forests in Denmark.

Overview

In the year 2000, Denmark had 4860 km², corresponding to 11% of the Danish territory. Of this, 69% was located in Jutland while 31% was located on the islands. 63% was coniferous forest while 37% was broadleaf forest.

The 10 largest forests in Denmark

In 2004 the Danish Forest and Nature Agency published this list of the 10 largest forests in Denmark:
RankForestArea Location
1.Silkeborgskovene224.00Central Jutland
2.Rold Skov80.00Himmerland
3.Klosterheden64.00Western Jutland
4.Gribskov55.00Northern Zealand
5.Almindingen50.00Bornholm
6.Kompedal Plantage-Alhedens Skov46.00Central Jutland
7.Løvenholm, :da:Fjeld |Fjeld, Ramten and others43.00Central Jutland
8.Vesterskov, Thorsø, Sønderskov, Rye Nørreskov and others41.00Central Jutland
9.Skramsø, Skærsø, Lyngsbæk and others40.00Djursland
10.Slagelseskovene39.00Central Zealand
10.Tvorup, Nystrup, Vandet plantager39.00Thy

Forests in Denmark