Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve
| Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve (Paljakan luonnonpuisto) |
| Protected Area |
| Country |
Finland |
| Region |
Kainuu |
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| Coordinates |
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| Highest point |
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| - elevation |
380 m (1,247 ft) |
| Lowest point |
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| - elevation |
222 m (728 ft) |
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| Area |
30 km2 (12 sq mi) |
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| Biome |
Spruce forest |
| Plant |
Cypripedium calceolus |
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| Established |
1956 |
| Management |
Metsähallitus |
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| IUCN category |
Ia - Strict Nature Reserve |
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Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve (Paljakan luonnonpuisto) is a strict nature reserve located in the Kainuu region of Finland. It consists of old, high spruce forest, where the highest trees can reach 40 metres (130 ft). Finland's only orchid species, Cypripedium calceolus, grows in the Paljakka reserve.