Alutaguse National Park
Alutaguse National Park (Estonian: Alutaguse rahvuspark) is a national park in Eastern Estonia.[1] The park was established in 2018.[2] [3]
| Alutaguse National Park | |
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  Location within Estonia | |
| Location | Estonia |
| Coordinates | 59°06′N 27°19′E |
| Area | 443.31 km2 (171.16 sq mi) |
| Established | 2018 |
The park lies mostly on Alutaguse Lowland. This region is chararacterized by sparse settlement density and high percentages of natural landscapes. Roughly, 54% of the park is under bogs, and 42% is under forested landscapes.[1]
Many rare species are living in the park, including flying squirrel, willow grouse, and black stork.[1]
References
- "Alutaguse National Park | Kaitsealad". kaitsealad.ee. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
- "Nüüdsest on Ida-Virumaal Alutagusel Eesti kuues rahvuspark". err.ee. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
- "Protected Planet | Alutaguse Rahvuspark". Protected Planet. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
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