Ülgase Nature Reserve Explained

Ülgase Nature Reserve
Map:Estonia
Relief:yes
Location:Estonia
Nearest City:Kostiranna
Area:50 ha
Established:1960 (2006)

Ülgase Nature Reserve is a nature reserve which is located in Harju County, Estonia.[1]

The area of the nature reserve is 50 ha.[2]

The protected area was founded in 1960 to protect Ülgase cliff and oak forest. In 2006, the protected area was designated to the landscape conservation area.[2]

The cliff contains excavations created for the Ülgase phosphorite mine in 1923-1938. The caves are inhabited by bats for sheltering during the winter.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ülgase looduskaitseala kaitse-eeskiri – Riigi Teataja . www.riigiteataja.ee . 2 April 2021.
  2. Web site: Protected Planet Ülgase Maastikukaitseala . Protected Planet . 1 April 2021.