Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve
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Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve | |
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Location in Finland | |
Location | Kainuu, Finland |
Coordinates | 64°42′40″N 28°2′40″E / 64.71111°N 28.04444°ECoordinates: 64°42′40″N 28°2′40″E / 64.71111°N 28.04444°E |
Area | 30 km2 (12 sq mi) |
Established | 1956 |
Governing body | Metsähallitus |
Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve (Finnish: Paljakan luonnonpuisto) is a strict nature reserve located in the Kainuu region of Finland. It consists of old, high spruce forest, where the highest trees can reach 40 metres (130 ft). Finland's only orchid species, Cypripedium calceolus, grows in the Paljakka reserve.
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- Strict nature reserves of Finland
- Geography of Kainuu
- Puolanka
- Nature of Hyrynsalmi
- Oulu Province geography stubs
- European protected area stubs