Paope Nature Reserve is a nature reserve situated on Hiiumaa island in western Estonia, in Hiiu County.
Paope Nature Reserve | |
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Location | Estonia |
Nearest city | Kärdla |
Coordinates | 58°58′15″N 22°25′44″E / 58.97083°N 22.42889°E |
Area | 3,064 ha (7,570 acres) |
The nature reserve is situated in an area of geological variation and was created to protect the biodiversity of the area. Hiiumaa's highest point (68 metres above sea level) is located in the nature reserve.[1]
References
edit- ^ Protected Natural Objects in Hiiumaa (PDF). Estonian Environmental Board. 2012. pp. 14–15. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-29.