ABSTRACT
Amager Nature Park is a large green area on the outskirts of Copenhagen, capital of Denmark. Originally, Kalvebod and Amager Common were shallow waters but landfill and reclamation have changed it significantly during the last century. The area has been used by the military since the 17th century for practice in shooting with artillery. Over time, the military ceased its activities, and in 1984 the area was opened to the general public. A greater conservation in 1990 enhanced the green and recreational development. The plan process culminated in 2015, when the area was designated as a Nature Park. Amager has traditionally always been relatively undeveloped with regards to woodland and forest, but this was especially pronounced during the Swedish siege of Copenhagen in 1658–1660. In the southern part of the natural park from Kongelund towards Dragor there is a narrow strip of marshes, which have a high cultural heritage.
