Novo-Orlovsky Lesopark, Protected natural area in Primorsky district, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Novo-Orlovsky Lesopark is a forest park in the Primorsky district of Saint Petersburg, in the historical areas of Shuvalovo and Kolomyagi. Its woodland is 90% Scots pine, with planted birch, maple, oak, spirea, viburnum and snowberry. The Kamenka River runs along its northern border, and Zapovednaya Street and an industrial railway line cross its central part.
The forest park was designated a state nature reserve of regional significance on 25 August 2015. It lies in the historical districts of Shuvalovo and Kolomyagi, west of the Suzdal Lakes and east of the Shuvalovsky and Orlovsky quarries. Its pine forest covers about 90% of the wooded area.
Local residents use the park as a retreat from the city and a place to observe native wildlife and plants up close. The space serves as a connection point where people can experience nature without leaving the urban area.
The area is accessible year-round through several entrance points where visitors can access the trail network. Sturdy footwear is recommended since path conditions vary depending on the season.
Pine accounts for about 90 percent of the tree cover, with planted birch, maple, oak, spirea, viburnum and snowberry among the rest. The Kamenka River runs along the northern boundary, and Zapovednaya Street plus an industrial railway branch cut through the central part.
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