Malla Strict Nature Reserve
Malla Strict Nature Reserve (Mallan luonnonpuisto) | |
Protected Area | |
Malla Strict Nature Reserve, seen from Saana fell across Lake Kilpisjärvi. | |
Country | Finland |
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Region | Lapland |
Municipality | Enontekiö |
Coordinates | 69°3′56″N 20°40′16″E / 69.06556°N 20.67111°ECoordinates: 69°3′56″N 20°40′16″E / 69.06556°N 20.67111°E |
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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