Kashubian Landscape Park Explained

Kashubian Landscape Park
Alt Name:Kaszubski Park Krajobrazowy
Kaszëbsczi Park Krajòbrazny
Iucn Category:V
Location:Pomeranian Voivodeship
Area:332.02km2
Established:1983

Kashubian Landscape Park (Polish: Kaszubski Park Krajobrazowy, Kashubian: Kaszëbsczi Park Krajòbrazny) is a Landscape Park, a Polish protected area classification, in northern Poland. It represents the natural landscape of and is named after the historic Kashubian culture that existed in this region.

Geography

The Kashubian Landscape Park covers an area of 332.02km2, and was established in 1983. The Park lies within Pomeranian Voivodeship: in Kartuzy County (Gmina Kartuzy, Gmina Chmielno, Gmina Sierakowice, Gmina Somonino), Wejherowo County (Gmina Linia), and Kościerzyna County (Gmina Kościerzyna, Gmina Nowa Karczma).

Nature reserves

Within the Kashubian Landscape Park are 12 distinct nature reserves.

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