Alutaguse National Park

Alutaguse National Park (Estonian: Alutaguse rahvuspark) is a national park in eastern Estonia,[1] established in 2018.[2][3]

Alutaguse National Park
Map showing the location of Alutaguse National Park
Map showing the location of Alutaguse National Park
Location within Estonia
LocationEstonia
Coordinates59°06′N 27°19′E / 59.100°N 27.317°E / 59.100; 27.317
Area443.31 km2 (171.16 sq mi)
Established2018

The park lies mostly on the Alutaguse Lowland. This region is characterized by sparse settlement density and a high percentage of natural landscapes. Roughly 54% of the park consists of bogs, and 42% is forested.[1]

The many rare species in the park include the flying squirrel, willow grouse, and black stork.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Alutaguse National Park | Kaitsealad". kaitsealad.ee. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Nüüdsest on Ida-Virumaal Alutagusel Eesti kuues rahvuspark". err.ee. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Protected Planet | Alutaguse Rahvuspark". Protected Planet. Retrieved 10 June 2021.