Uhtju Nature Reserve
Uhtju Nature Reserve is a nature reserve which is located in Lääne-Viru County, Estonia.[1]
| Uhtju Nature Reserve | |
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| Location | Estonia |
| Coordinates | 59°40′40″N 26°30′40″E |
| Area | 2956 ha |
| Established | 1938 (2018) |
The area of the nature reserve is 2956 ha.[2]
The protected area was founded in 1938 to protect Lõuna-Uhtju Islet. In 1958 the Põhja-Uhtju Islet (or Uhtju Islet) was taken under protection. In 2001 the protected areas was designated to the nature reserve.[1]
References
- "Uhtju looduskaitseala kaitse-eeskiri – Riigi Teataja". www.riigiteataja.ee. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- "Uhtju Looduskaitseala". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
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