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Ülgase Nature Reserve

Coordinates: 59°29′10″N 25°05′30″E / 59.48611°N 25.09167°E / 59.48611; 25.09167
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Ülgase Nature Reserve
Ülgase cliff, May 2021
Map showing the location of Ülgase Nature Reserve
Map showing the location of Ülgase Nature Reserve
LocationEstonia
Nearest cityKostiranna
Coordinates59°29′10″N 25°05′30″E / 59.48611°N 25.09167°E / 59.48611; 25.09167
Area50 ha
Established1960 (2006)

Ülgase Nature Reserve is a nature reserve which is located in Harju County, Estonia.[1]

The area of the nature reserve is 50 ha.[2]

The protected area was founded in 1960 to protect Ülgase cliff and oak forest.[1] In 2006, the protected area was designated to the landscape conservation area.[2]

The cliff contains excavations created for the Ülgase phosphorite mine in 1923-1938. The caves are inhabited by bats for sheltering during the winter.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ülgase looduskaitseala kaitse-eeskiri – Riigi Teataja". www.riigiteataja.ee. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Protected Planet | Ülgase Maastikukaitseala". Protected Planet. Retrieved 1 April 2021.