Smolnitsa Landscape Conservation Area

Smolnitsa Landscape Conservation Area was a nature park which was located in Ida-Viru County, Estonia.[1]

Smolnitsa Landscape Conservation Area
Map showing the location of Smolnitsa Landscape Conservation Area
Map showing the location of Smolnitsa Landscape Conservation Area
LocationEstonia
Coordinates59°00′20″N 27°40′00″E / 59.0056°N 27.6667°E / 59.0056; 27.6667
Area242 ha
Established1967

Size

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The area of the nature park was 242 ha.[2]

History

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The protected area was founded in 1967 to protect the dunes of Peipus Lake's northern coast (Estonian: Peipsi põhjaranniku luitestik) and its biodiversity.[1]

In 2021, the protected area was incorporated to Alutaguse National Park.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Smolnitsa maastikukaitseala kaitse-eeskiri – Riigi Teataja". www.riigiteataja.ee. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Smolnitsa Maastikukaitseala". Protected Planet. Retrieved 1 April 2021.