Alutaguse National Park Explained

Alutaguse National Park
Map:	Estonia
Location:	Estonia
Area Km2:	443.31
Established:	2018

Alutaguse National Park (Estonian: Alutaguse rahvuspark) is a national park in eastern Estonia,^[1] established in 2018.^{[2] [3]}

The park lies mostly on the Alutaguse Lowland. This region is characterized by sparse settlement density and a high percentage of natural landscapes. Roughly 54% of the park consists of bogs, and 42% is forested.

The many rare species in the park include the flying squirrel, willow grouse, and black stork.

See also

• Protected areas of Estonia
• List of national parks in the Baltics

Notes and References

1. Web site: Alutaguse National Park Kaitsealad . kaitsealad.ee . 31 January 2021.
2. Web site: Nüüdsest on Ida-Virumaal Alutagusel Eesti kuues rahvuspark . err.ee . 31 January 2021.
3. Web site: Protected Planet Alutaguse Rahvuspark . . 10 June 2021.