Moricsala Nature Reserve
Protected area in Latvia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Moricsala Nature Reserve (Latvian: Moricsalas dabas rezervāts) is a nature reserve in western Latvia (Courland). It is situated on two islands in Lake Usma and consists of boreal, mixed broad-leaf and oak old-growth forest as well as swamps.[3][4][5] Founded in 1912, it is the oldest nature reserve in Latvia. Being a so-called strict nature reserve, entry into the reserve is prohibited except for scientific purposes.[6][7] The nature reserve serves as a habitat for several rare species of moss, lichen and insects; for example, 222 species of butterflies can be found here. For some of these butterflies, the nature reserve is the only known habitat in the Baltic states.[4]
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Moricsala Nature Reserve | |
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Location | Latvia |
Coordinates | 57°11′35″N 22°07′47″E |
Area | 815 ha (2,010 acres) [1][2] |
Established | 1912 |
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