Pisavaara Strict Nature Reserve

Pisavaara Strict Nature Reserve (Pisavaaran luonnonpuisto)
Protected Area
Country	Finland
Region	Lapland

Coordinates	66°16′54″N 25°5′43″E / 66.28167°N 25.09528°E / 66.28167; 25.09528Coordinates: 66°16′54″N 25°5′43″E / 66.28167°N 25.09528°E / 66.28167; 25.09528
Highest point
- elevation	260 m (853 ft)
Lowest point
- elevation	60 m (197 ft)

Area	49 km² (19 sq mi)

Established	1956
Management	Metsähallitus

IUCN category	Ia - Strict Nature Reserve

Pisavaara Strict Nature Reserve (Pisavaaran luonnonpuisto) is a strict nature reserve located in Lapland, Finland. This varied reserve includes the southernmost arctic biotope in Finland, as well as totally unmanaged forests of both southern and northern Finnish types. There is no public access.

Strict nature reserves of Finland

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