Smolnitsa Landscape Conservation Area Explained

Smolnitsa Landscape Conservation Area
Map:	Estonia
Relief:	yes
Location:	Estonia
Area:	242 ha
Established:	1967

Smolnitsa Landscape Conservation Area was a nature park which was located in Ida-Viru County, Estonia.^[1]

Size

The area of the nature park was 242 ha.^[2]

History

The protected area was founded in 1967 to protect the dunes of Peipus Lake's northern coast (et|Peipsi põhjaranniku luitestik) and its biodiversity.

In 2021, the protected area was incorporated to Alutaguse National Park.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Smolnitsa maastikukaitseala kaitse-eeskiri – Riigi Teataja . www.riigiteataja.ee . 2 April 2021.
2. Web site: Smolnitsa Maastikukaitseala . . 1 April 2021.