| Malla Strict Nature Reserve (Mallan luonnonpuisto) | |
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Malla Strict Nature Reserve, seen from Saana fell across Lake Kilpisjärvi.
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| Country | Finland |
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| Region | Lapland |
| Municipality | Enontekiö |
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| Area | 29 km2 (11 sq mi) |
| Geology | schist, dolomite |
| Plants | Lapland azalea, Ranunculus glacialis, Arnica angustifolia, Nodding campion |
| Animals | Acerbia alpina, Catastia kistrandella, Grammia quenselii, Ring Ouzel |
| Established | 1916 |
| - Strict reserve | 1938 |
| Management | Metla |
| IUCN category | Ia - Strict Nature Reserve |
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Malla Strict Nature Reserve (Mallan luonnonpuisto) is a strict nature reserve located in Lapland, Finland. The area has been protected since 1916 and was declared a strict nature reserve in 1938. It encompasses 30 square kilometres (12 sq mi) and is managed by Metla. There is a trail in the park, access to this has to be separately organized. Most of the species found here can also be found on various places around Saana, which is accessible.
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