Kopáčsky ostrov
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (September 2016) |
| Kopáčsky ostrov | |
|---|---|
 Kopáčsky ostrov | |
| Area | 0.82 km²[1] |
| Established | 1976 |
| Governing body | ŠOP - S-CHKO Dunajské luhy |
Kopáčsky ostrov is a nature reserve in the Podunajské Biskupice district of Bratislava, Slovakia. The nature reserve covers an area of 82.62 ha on the left shore of the Danube. It has a protection level of 5 under the Slovak nature protection system. The nature reserve is part of the Dunajské luhy Protected Landscape Area.[1]
Description[]
The area was declared as a protected area with the goal to protect a mosaic of steppe, forest-steppe and floodplain forest communities. It is used for scientific research and educational purposes.[1]
Flora[]
On the drier parts of the nature reserve grow various species of orchids, including Orchis militaris, Anacamptis coriophora and Anacamptis morio.
References[]
- ^ a b c Štátny zoznam osobitne chránených častí prírody SR (in Slovak)
Coordinates: 48°05′53″N 17°09′40″E / 48.097993°N 17.161240°E
Categories:
- Geography of Bratislava Region
- Protected areas of Slovakia