Endla Nature Reserve Explained

Endla Nature Reserve
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Alt Name:	Endla looduskaitseala
Map:	Estonia
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Location:	Estonia
Nearest City:	Jõgeva
Coordinates:	58.8797°N 26.1403°W
Area:	10110ha
Established:	1985^[1] ^[2]

Endla Nature Reserve is a nature reserve situated in central Estonia.The Endla nature reserve protects a fresh-water system of mires, bogs, springs and rivulets. As such, it plays an important role in recharging the waters of the Põltsamaa River.^[3] The flora is dominated by pine shrubs and reed beds. Several threatened species of orchid can be found in the nature reserve. Rare or threatened birds also use the area as breeding ground. Facilities for visitors include a visitors' centre, towers for bird watching and nature trails.^[4]

See also

• Protected areas of Estonia
• List of protected areas of Estonia
• List of Ramsar sites in Estonia

Notes and References

1. Book: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania Environmental status reports . 1993. 45 . 2831701619 . IUCN East European Programme .
2. Web site: The Annotated Ramsar List: Estonia. . The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. 15 February 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130207130856/http://www.ramsar.org/cda/en/ramsar-pubs-notes-anno-estonia/main/ramsar/1-30-168%5E16412_4000_0__. 7 February 2013.
3. Book: Wetland Environments: A Global Perspective . 2012. 978-1118349533. John Wiley & Sons .
4. Web site: The Annotated Ramsar List: Estonia. . The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. 15 February 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130207130856/http://www.ramsar.org/cda/en/ramsar-pubs-notes-anno-estonia/main/ramsar/1-30-168%5E16412_4000_0__. 7 February 2013.