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The Pines at the Northern Range Border is a protected natural monument in Murmansk Oblast featuring ancient pine trees that grow individually or in small clusters. The terrain is flat with podzolic soils typical of northern regions, and the trees reach about 17 meters (56 feet) tall with trunk diameters around 35 centimeters (14 inches).
The site was officially designated as a natural monument in 1986 to protect these special pines at the forest boundary. Since then it has been preserved by state protection to maintain its ecological role for future generations.
These pines mark the transition zone between forest tundra and true tundra, a boundary visible in how the landscape and plant life shift. This border demonstrates how nature adapts at the edge of where trees can survive in the far north.
The area is strictly protected with limited visitor access to preserve the natural environment. Visitors should expect flat terrain and harsh weather conditions, and be aware that informational signs at the site are minimal.
The pines here are over 300 years old and represent some of the northernmost examples of their species on the peninsula. Their slow growth rate and extreme adaptation reveal how trees at the edge of their natural range can endure over centuries.
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