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The Great Forest Day 2025

21st June 2025

This year's Great Forest Day will take place on Saturday, June 21st and will begin with a logging competition and games for children at noon, while the formal program will commence at 1 p.m. in Mörkin.

The Great Forest Day in Hallormsstaður National Forest features the Icelandic Logging Championship, commencing at noon. Competitions include felling, delimbing, log splitting, and other chainsaw skills demonstrations by skilled forestry professionals. Simultaneously, the Nature School will engage children with puzzles and games.

We eagerly anticipate the announcement of this year's Icelandic Logging Champion at the celebratory gathering in Mörkin, starting at 1 pm and concluding at 4 pm. This festive event includes a diverse stage program, featuring the final championship events, musical performances, and other attractions. Additionally, the Hérad and East Fjords cattle and sheep farmers' associations will offer grilled beef and lamb. Fire-cooked pancakes and traditional forester's coffee will also be available.

Further details are available on the event's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/skogardagurinnimikli.