Augšdaugava Explained

Augšdaugava
Iucn Category:V
Photo Width:240
Map:Latvia
Relief:1
Map Width:240
Coordinates:55.8833°N 27°W
Area:520.78km2 [1]
Established:1990

Augšdaugava is a protected landscape located in Latgale, Augšdaugava Municipality and Krāslava Municipality on the banks of the Daugava Augšdaugava lowering, as well as stretching to the side of Latgale Highland in the north and Augšzeme in the south. Established in 1990 to preserve outstanding cultural and natural values in the Daugava Valley and its surroundings. The territory includes Daugava Loop Nature Park and several protected nature objects: Adamova Cliff, Daugava Gate (Slutišķi and Ververu Cliff), Mālkalne Spring, Sandarišku Karengravas, Sproģu ravine, Viļuši spring, Hoftenberg park, Juzefova park, Rozališķi park. [2] It is Natura 2000 area.

Notes and References

  1. https://www.protectedplanet.net/62266 Augšdaugava
  2. http://www.daba.gov.lv/public/lat/iadt/aizsargajamo_ainavu_apvidi/ūkisdaugava/ Nature Protection Board. Augšdaugava