Nizhnesvirsky Nature Reserve, Protected nature reserve in Leningrad Oblast, Russia.
The reserve spans 416 square kilometers along Lake Ladoga's eastern shore, containing extensive wetlands, pine forests, and numerous sand ridges formed by glaciers.
The establishment of Nizhnesvirsky Nature Reserve in 1980 followed extensive ecological research programs initiated during the 1950s in response to industrial development.
The reserve represents Russian commitment to nature preservation through strict protection measures, maintaining natural processes without human interference in the taiga ecosystem.
Located 240 kilometers northeast of St. Petersburg, the reserve provides essential protection for forty mammal species and serves as a migration route for birds.
The reserve contains thirty percent wetland ecosystems, including peat bogs and fens, supporting rare plant species like Botrychium simplex and Cypripedium calceolus.
Location: Leningrad Oblast
Inception: June 11, 1980
Website: http://n-svirsky.ru
GPS coordinates: 60.60000,33.00000
Latest update: May 12, 2025 08:02
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