Establishing a nature area and a nature school at Streymin, Faroe Islands

The deep seas north and south of the Faroes meet at the narrowest point of the strait at Streymin where the water is shallow and you can see the sea bed and watch wildlife in the clear water. The tide in the deep northern sea creates a strong flow of water through the “bottleneck” at Streymin and into the deep southern sea. Nutrients, plankton, invertebrates and fish fry form the basis for a unique and abundant wildlife.

Approx. 85% of the Faroese have direct access to the area by Streymin which is a popular residential area.

Goals

• Developing a nature area of 12.5 ha of forest growth and leisure activities in the area between the two largest Faroese islands.
• Establishing walkways, drainage, planting, etc, and recreational areas to raise awareness of nature and wildlife.
• Acquiring and converting a neighbouring school building into a central nature school, where both children and teachers from all Faroe Islands can visit to gain knowledge about nature.