Uhtju Nature Reserve

Coordinates: 59°40′40″N 26°30′40″E / 59.6778°N 26.5111°E / 59.6778; 26.5111
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Uhtju Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Uhtju Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Uhtju Nature Reserve
LocationEstonia
Coordinates59°40′40″N 26°30′40″E / 59.6778°N 26.5111°E / 59.6778; 26.5111
Area2956 ha
Established1938 (2018)

Uhtju Nature Reserve is a nature reserve which is located in Lääne-Viru County, Estonia.[1]

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[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Uhtju looduskaitseala kaitse-eeskiri – Riigi Teataja". www.riigiteataja.ee. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Uhtju Looduskaitseala". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2 April 2021.