Epu-Kakerdi Wetland Complex

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Epu-Kakerdi Wetland Complex (Estonian : Epu-Kakerdi soostik) is a wetland complex in Central Estonia. The complex is one of the biggest and massive wetlands in Estonia. [1]

The area of the complex is 39,000  hectares. [1]

Part of the complex is under protection (Kõrvemaa Landscape Conservation Area). [2]

The complex consists of Kakerdaja Bog, Kautla Bog and others. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Soo tutvustus". Turbaliit (in Estonian). Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  2. "Eesti turbauuringute andmebaas". turba.geoloogia.info (in Estonian). Retrieved 16 March 2022.
  3. "Kaitsealune ala või üksikobjekt: Kõrvemaa maastikukaitseala, Kakerdaja sihtkaitsevöönd". infoleht.keskkonnainfo.ee. Retrieved 16 March 2022.