Chapter 1 · The country Sweden
Varför saknas träd högt uppe på de svenska fjällen?
Why are there no trees high in the Swedish mountains?
Correct answer: The climate is too cold and exposed
High in the mountains, it is too cold and windy for trees. Low plants, grasses and rocks occur there instead.
Key words
träd · trees
Source: UHR: Sverige i fokus, korrigerad 2026-08-10 · Landet Sverige, tryckt sida 6
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Why this option does not fit
Skogsbruket har avverkat fjällens skogar
The natural mountain tree line is due to climate, not logging.
Markens näring har förbrukats av skogen
Soil nutrients affect vegetation, but the natural mountain treeline is mainly controlled by climate.
Sommarens dagsljus räcker inte för träden
Even the northern mountains have long summer days; cold and exposure are the main limits on trees.