Paope Nature Reserve

Paope Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Paope Nature Reserve
Location Estonia
Nearest city Kärdla
Coordinates 58°58′15″N 22°25′44″E / 58.97083°N 22.42889°E / 58.97083; 22.42889Coordinates: 58°58′15″N 22°25′44″E / 58.97083°N 22.42889°E / 58.97083; 22.42889
Area 3,064 ha (7,570 acres)

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]


References

  1. ↑ Protected Natural Objects in Hiiumaa (PDF). Estonian Environmental Board. 2012. pp. 14–15. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-29.


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