Paope Nature Reserve Explained

Paope Nature Reserve
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Map:Estonia
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Location:Estonia
Nearest City:Kärdla
Area:3064ha

Paope Nature Reserve is a nature reserve situated on Hiiumaa island in western Estonia, in Hiiu County.

The nature reserve is situated in an area of geological variation and was created to protect the biodiversity of the area. Hiiumaa's highest point (68 metres above sea level) is located in the nature reserve.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Protected Natural Objects in Hiiumaa . 2012 . 14–15 . Estonian Environmental Board . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193305/http://www.keskkonnaamet.ee/public/Keskkonnaharidus/trykised/Hiiumaa_eng.pdf . 2013-10-29 .