Agusalu Nature Reserve

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Agusalu Nature Reserve
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Location Estonia
Nearest city Jõhvi
Coordinates 59°03′58″N27°32′39″E / 59.06611°N 27.54417°E / 59.06611; 27.54417 Coordinates: 59°03′58″N27°32′39″E / 59.06611°N 27.54417°E / 59.06611; 27.54417
Area11,003 ha (27,190 acres)
Official nameAgusalu
Designated27 January 2010
Reference no.1999 [1]

Agusalu Nature Reserve is a nature reserve situated in eastern Estonia, in Ida-Viru County.

The nature reserve encompasses a portion of a large area of wetland, and the landscape is dominated by bogs; however it is also the location of the only system of continental sand dunes in Estonia, overgrown with rare old-growth forest. The area has traditionally been difficult to access and therefore the traces of human influence are very limited. It even served as a refuge for local people during times of war. Oil shale mining in the vicinity, as well as intensified forestry, are today the major threats to the area's unique environment. [2] [3]

The area is home to a number of rare or protected species. From the fauna, gray wolf and Eurasian lynx can be mentioned, as well as several birds - it is the most important nesting area in Estonia for the common greenshank and home to both white-tailed eagle and golden eagle. Plant species include unusual orchids. [4] [3]

Today, the area has been equipped with a bicycle trail and other facilities for visitors. [3]

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References

  1. "Agusalu". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  2. "The Annotated Ramsar List - Estonia". The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Archived from the original on 7 February 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 Protected Natural Objects in Ida-Virumaa (PDF). Estonian Environmental Board. 2012. p. 20. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-29. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  4. "The Annotated Ramsar List - Estonia". The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. Archived from the original on 7 February 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2013.