The Uppland Foundation was founded in 1972, by Uppsala County Council and Uppland´s municipalities, to promote nature management and outdoor pursuits.
The Foundation run a number of projects, which both promote nature management and outdoor pursuits. We own and/or manage more than 30 nature areas in the County, of which half are nature reserves. The aim of the management of these nature areas is both good nature management and the creation of areas that are attractive for roaming and for outings. In some of these areas there are camping pitches or cabins.
The Uppland Foundation is also responsible for the County´s walking trail, Upplandsleden, and for three canoeing trails. Through our nature school we stimulate teachers and school classes to more outdoor activities.
Another important part of our work is to spread knowledge about the Countys nature, nature management and possibilities for outdoor pursuits. We do this through booklets, pamphlets, our web page and at Biotopia, Uppsala´s Biological museum.
Our work is financed through a yearly fee from the County Council and Uppland´s municipalities, assignments, project funds and other contributions.