Vajai-tó Természetvédelmi Terület, Protected area with floating islands in Vaja, Hungary
The Vajai Lake Conservation Area encompasses 78 hectares of wetland containing natural floating islands covered with aquatic plants and organic matter layers.
The lake originated during the last Ice Age through river valley abandonment and crustal movements, later modified by artificial channels in the 1800s.
Local residents traditionally used the lake for hemp processing, reed harvesting, and fishing activities before its protected status designation in 1996.
The conservation area remains accessible to visitors while maintaining strict environmental protection measures to preserve its ecological systems.
The floating islands host plants from the Ice Age period, including rare ferns and aquatic mint species that grow on accumulated organic material.
Location: Vaja
Location: Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County
Inception: 1996
Elevation above the sea: 130 m
GPS coordinates: 47.98210,22.15151
Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:41
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