Piusa Caves Nature Reserve Explained

Piusa Caves
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Piusa Caves Nature Reserve
Map:Estonia
Relief:yes
Location:Estonia
Area:48 ha
Established:2009

Piusa Caves Nature Reserve (Estonian: Piusa koobastiku looduskaitseala) is nature reserve in Piusa, Võru County, Estonia. Its area is 48 ha.[1] Goals of nature reserve are to protect Piusa caves[2] and bats who live in caves.[3]

In 1981 Piusa caves were taken under protection and in 1992 the nature reserve was formed.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Piusa Koobastiku Looduskaitseala . . 17 June 2021.
  2. http://www.piusa.ee
  3. Web site: EELIS Infoleht . infoleht.keskkonnainfo.ee . 25 March 2020.