Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in Põltsamaa Rural Municipality, Estonia
The Alam-Pedja Nature Reserve contains five large bogs separated by rivers and floodplains, with extensive forests covering 342 square kilometers of central Estonia.
The area underwent changes in the 19th century when glass factories operated near Utsali, followed by a Soviet Air Force bombing range from 1952 to 1992.
Local communities maintain traditional fishing methods and agricultural practices in the surrounding regions, passing down environmental knowledge through multiple generations.
The reserve features marked hiking trails, including the 75-kilometer Kamari-Kärevere water route and multiple study paths with observation towers for wildlife viewing.
The population density in this protected area matches that of its wild inhabitants, including wolves, bears, and lynx, with fewer than ten permanent residents.
Location: Põltsamaa Rural Municipality
Location: Viljandi Rural Municipality
Location: Elva Rural Municipality
Location: Tartu Rural Municipality
Location: Tartu City
Inception: 1994
GPS coordinates: 58.46667,26.20000
Latest update: March 21, 2025 00:03
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