Puhtu-Laelatu Nature Reserve

Puhtu-Laelatu Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Puhtu-Laelatu Nature Reserve
Location Estonia
Nearest city Haapsalu
Coordinates 58°33′26″N 23°33′04″E / 58.55722°N 23.55111°E / 58.55722; 23.55111Coordinates: 58°33′26″N 23°33′04″E / 58.55722°N 23.55111°E / 58.55722; 23.55111
Area 2,700 ha (6,700 acres)

Puhtu-Laelatu Nature Reserve is a nature reserve situated in western Estonia, in Lääne County. It is located in the territory of Pivarootsi, Rame and Hanila villages and in Virtsu small borough.

The nature reserve encompasses parts of Puhtu peninsula and nearby Laelatu wooded meadows. The nature reserve is a species-rich conservation area comprising mainly herb-rich forested areas, coastal meadows and alvars.[1] It is the only known place in Estonia where the orchid Dactylorhiza ruthei grows. Other rare species include Cypripedium calceolus and Angelica palustris[2]

References

  1. "Puhtu-Laelatu Nature Reserve". Eesti Maaturism. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
  2. "Puhtu-Laelatu Nature Reserve: EE". Nature 2000 Site Management. Retrieved 3 May 2013.
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