Laučynė Landscape Sanctuary

The Laučynė Landscape Sanctuary (Lithuanian: Laučynės kraštovaizdžio draustinis) is a protected area of a state importance in Josvainiai Eldership of Kėdainiai District Municipality, in central Lithuania. It was established in 1992 and covers an area of 3.55 square kilometres (1.37 sq mi).[1] It encompasses a part of the Pernarava-Šaravai Forest with the Žvaranta river.

Laučynė Landscape Sanctuary
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Laučynė Landscape Sanctuary swamps
Map showing the location of Laučynė Landscape Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Laučynė Landscape Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Laučynė Landscape Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Laučynė Landscape Sanctuary
LocationJosvainiai Eldership, Kėdainiai District Municipality, Lithuania
Nearest townJosvainiai
Coordinates55°10′29″N 23°41′05″E / 55.17472°N 23.68472°E / 55.17472; 23.68472
Area3.55 km2 (1.37 sq mi)
Established1992
Governing bodyLithuanian Service of Protected Areas

The aim of the sanctuary is to protect a typical landscape of the Nevėžis Plain covered by forest. Mixed forests predominate in the sanctuary, with small-leaved lime and hornbeam tree groups. Rare wild garlic and common ivy grow in the forest. There are crane nesting places.[1]

The Šaravai Oak Tree (a nature monument) grows in the Laučynė Landscape Sanctuary.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Draustiniai". keduredija.lt. Kėdainių miškų urėdija. Archived from the original on 2008-03-19.