Järvselja Nature Reserve
Protected area in Estonia
58°16′32″N 27°19′26″E / 58.27556°N 27.32389°E / 58.27556; 27.32389Järvselja Nature Reserve is a nature reserve situated in south-eastern Estonia, in Tartu County.
The purpose of the nature reserve is to preserve the old-growth forest of the area, consisting mainly of Scots pine trees, including the so-called King's Pine Tree (Estonian: kuningamänd), which is over 360 years old. The nature reserve also functions as an important habitat for several species of birds, including pygmy owl, grey-headed woodpecker and wood grouse. A 5-kilometre trail has been prepared for the convenience of visitors.[1]
References
- ^ "Nature Reserves and Hiking Trails in Tartu County" (PDF). Tartu Visitor Centre. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
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Nature reserves of Estonia (Detailed list)
- Alema
- Anija
- Kämbla
- Laukesoo
- Maapaju
- Mahtra
- Muraste
- Niinsoni
- Põhja-Kõrvemaa
- Orkjärve
- Paraspõllu
- Parila
- Ruila
- Suure-Aru
- Suurupi
- Ülgase
- Audru Polder's
- Avaste
- Jäärumetsa
- Kabli
- Kalita
- Karinõmme
- Kergu
- Kihnu Islets
- Kikepera
- Kolga
- Kuiaru
- Laiksaare
- Lauaru
- Laulaste
- Lavassaare
- Lindi
- Luitemaa
- Lähkma
- Madissaare
- Metsaääre
- Mihkli
- Naissoo
- Nedrema
- Nehatu
- Nigula
- Nätsi-Võlla
- Paadrema
- Puhtu-Laelatu
- Pärnu Grasslands
- Sanga
- Siiraku
- Soo-otsa
- Sookuninga
- Sorgu
- Tolkuse
- Tuhu
- Vahenurme
- Vaiste
- Varbla Islets
- Vaskjõe
- Ännikse
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