Koivusuo Strict Nature Reserve

Koivusuo Strict Nature Reserve (Koivusuon luonnonpuisto)
Protected Area
Country Finland
Region North Karelia
Municipality Ilomantsi
Coordinates 62°58′32″N 31°24′12″E / 62.97556°N 31.40333°E / 62.97556; 31.40333Coordinates: 62°58′32″N 31°24′12″E / 62.97556°N 31.40333°E / 62.97556; 31.40333
Highest point
 - elevation 215 m (705 ft)
Lowest point
 - elevation 171 m (561 ft)
Area 20 km2 (8 sq mi)
Established 1982
Management Metsähallitus
IUCN category Ia - Strict Nature Reserve
Location in Finland

Koivusuo Strict Nature Reserve (Koivusuon luonnonpuisto) is a strict nature reserve located in the North Karelia region of Finland.

This reserve has been a regular place for visits by wolverines, bears, lynxes and wolves for most of the history.

Some of the Koitajoki trails (Tapion taival) go by the area.

See also

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