What?

Safeguarding nature is about safeguarding our ecosystem in mountains and forests, so that generations after us can enjoy nature as we do today. One of the 10 principles of sustainable tourism is to support the conservation of natural areas, wildlife and habitats, and to minimise their destruction.

Trysil is rich in beautiful and clean nature. It is therefore important that this wealth is managed in the right way by ensuring good land-use planning, greener development and adapting activities.

What is being done today?

The development in Trysil has been done with a view to not spreading the holiday homes too much and seizing more area than necessary. 50 percent of the cabin development is centralized around the ski resort with ski-in/out, so that the destination works efficiently and visitors can leave their car for the entire stay.

Infrastructure from the development of Trysil as a ski resort for over 50 years is now being used to create a year-round destination. For example, lifts and facilities in and around the ski resort are also used for activities such as trail biking and hiking in the summer. Trails are constructed so that it provides the least possible wear and tear on nature and that they blend in with the surroundings, as well as requiring little maintenance.

Destination Trysil has a close dialogue and collaboration with DNT Engerdal-Trysil on sustainable trail development. Among other things, trail sponsors have been established, traffic is monitored and digital registration has been switched to the Ut.no app. Paths are being improved to withstand the increased traffic.

For the most visited trip over Skagsvola, a visitor management strategy has been prepared and authorization as a National Tourist Trail has been sought. Sherpa trails have been built both in Fulufjellet National Park and at Skagsvola. 

The municipality is revising the climate and environmental plan, which will also describe measures to safeguard biodiversity and wildlife. Scheduled for completion in 2021.

Goals towards 2030:

• Ensure that the development of beds and lifts and other critical tourist infrastructure is in step and within Trysil's capacity.
  
  
• Prioritize ski in/out and bike in/out to create an efficient destination that handles the volume of guests with the smallest possible footprint.
  
  
• Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard Trysil's culture and natural heritage.
  
  
• Develop services and facilities with respect for Trysil's nature and outdoor areas, the quality and distinctive character of the landscape, and for the municipality's special wildlife and biodiversity.
  
  
• Monitor the development of sustainable cycle paths and the number of visitors to maintain guest satisfaction and sustainable use of nature.
• Always include sustainability in the development of housing units, products and experiences.
  
  
• When making new investments in the businesses, sustainable choices must always be considered.

Why?

One of the biggest drivers of tourism is a desire to experience nature. People want to see natural landscapes, pristine forests, and wildlife. Clean air and clean water. Thus, it is also in the interest of the tourism industry to take care of this nature.

The locals are fully aware of the values nature gives them, and want to manage it correctly. Trysil is ahead and is taking several good measures. Our local players work well together to strive for sustainable land use and local value creation in the construction of holiday homes and tourist beds.

The destination is also aware that increased activities all year round cause wear and tear on nature. Priority is therefore given to measures to ensure good management in relation to the increasingly diverse outdoor life.