Fur (island)
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In 2010, readers of the Danish newspaper Kristeligt Dagblad voted for Fur as "Denmark's most wonderful island", ahead of Læsø and Ærø.[4]
Geography
The island constitutes a unique geological formation within the region, called the Fur Formation. It is renowned for its deposits of moler, which consist of 1/3 clay and 2/3 diatomite.[5] There exists two factories on Fur processing moler.[6] Fossil hunting is a popular activity on the island, and the fossils one can find in the moler can be more than 55 million years old.[7] The Fur Museum on the island features exhibits relating to the natural history of the island, particularly fossils which have been found there and moler. It opened in 1953.[8]
Fur was originally rich in Scots pine, but as agriculture gradually required more space, the trees were cut down. In 1627, the last remnant of the original forest died and it was not until the end of the 1800s that forests were again established on the island.[5] Forest area account for 14% of Fur's total area and especially the northern part of the island is forested.[9]
Wildlife
Fur currently has a population of around 200 roe deer, which originate from seven animals that were released on the island in 1965 and 1966. The animals came from Egeskov Castle on Funen.[10] There are also other animals, such as rabbits, hedgehogs, stoats and more.[11]
Gallery
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Cliffs on the island's coastline
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Image showing the distinct geological layers
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An inland location
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Red sandstone
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Coastal cliff
See also
References
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