Lomena Landscape Sanctuary Explained

Šušvė Landscape Sanctuary
Iucn Category:VI
Location:Rukla Eldership, Jonava District Municipality,
Palomenė Eldership, Kaišiadorys District Municipality
Map:Lithuania#Jonava District Municipality
Relief:yes
Coords:55.0025°N 24.435°W
Area Km2:5.4
Established:1997
Governing Body:Lithuanian Service of Protected Areas

The Lomena Landscape Sanctuary (Lithuanian: Lomenos kraštovaizdžio draustinis) is a protected area of a state importance between Rukla Eldership, Jonava District Municipality and Palomenė Eldership, Kaišiadorys District Municipality, in central Lithuania.[1] [2] It was established in 1997 and covers an area of,[3] including the course of the Lomena river.

The aim of the sanctuary is to protect the valley of the Lomena river, including its boulders, flora and fauna.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jonavos apylinkės garsėja ne tik chemija ir žvyrynais. delfi.lt. 3 January 2021.
  2. Web site: Iš naujo,,atrastam" gamtos kampeliui kyla grėsmė?. jonavoszinios.lt. 3 January 2021.
  3. Web site: Lomenos Kraštovaizdžio Draustinis. protectedplanet.net. 3 January 2021.
  4. Web site: Saugomos teritorijos. kaismu.lt. 3 January 2021.