Pisavaara Strict Nature Reserve

Pisavaara Strict Nature Reserve (Pisavaaran luonnonpuisto)
Protected Area
Country Finland
Region Lapland
Coordinates 66°16′54″N 25°5′43″E / 66.28167°N 25.09528°E / 66.28167; 25.09528Coordinates: 66°16′54″N 25°5′43″E / 66.28167°N 25.09528°E / 66.28167; 25.09528
Highest point
 - elevation 260 m (853 ft)
Lowest point
 - elevation 60 m (197 ft)
Area 49 km2 (19 sq mi)
Established 1956
Management Metsähallitus
IUCN category Ia - Strict Nature Reserve

Pisavaara Strict Nature Reserve (Pisavaaran luonnonpuisto) is a strict nature reserve located in Lapland, Finland. This varied reserve includes the southernmost arctic biotope in Finland, as well as totally unmanaged forests of both southern and northern Finnish types. There is no public access.


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