Moricsala Nature Reserve, Strict nature reserve in Ventspils Municipality, Latvia
Moricsala Nature Reserve spans 818 hectares across two islands in Lake Usma, containing old-growth forests, swamps, and diverse plant communities.
The reserve received its protected status in 1912, marking it as the first designated nature reserve in Latvia's environmental conservation history.
The Usma Christian Public School maintains an educational exhibition about the reserve, presenting its ecological importance to local communities.
Entry to the reserve requires special permits and remains limited to scientific research purposes due to its strict protection regulations.
The reserve sustains 222 butterfly species within its boundaries, establishing it as a central location for lepidopteran studies in the Baltic region.
Location: Ventspils Municipality
Inception: 1912
GPS coordinates: 57.19310,22.12970
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:26
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