Olvassuo Strict Nature Reserve

Olvassuo Strict Nature Reserve (Olvassuon luonnonpuisto)
Protected Area
Country Finland
Regions Northern Ostrobothnia, Kainuu
Coordinates 65°6′45″N 27°16′4″E / 65.11250°N 27.26778°E / 65.11250; 27.26778Coordinates: 65°6′45″N 27°16′4″E / 65.11250°N 27.26778°E / 65.11250; 27.26778
Highest point
 - elevation 209 m (686 ft)
Lowest point
 - elevation 75 m (246 ft)
Area 71 km2 (27 sq mi)
Established 1982
Management Metsähallitus
IUCN category Ia - Strict Nature Reserve
Location in Finland

Olvassuo Strict Nature Reserve (Olvassuon luonnonpuisto) is a strict nature reserve that encompasses 71 square kilometres (27 sq mi) in the Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu regions of Finland. It is situated inside a larger, 270 km2 (100 sq mi) protected area.

The reserve is part of Natura 2000 and Ramsar programmes.


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