Olvassuo Strict Nature Reserve

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.

Olvassuo Strict Nature Reserve
IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve)
Location in Finland
LocationFinland
Coordinates65°6′45″N 27°16′4″E
Area71 km2 (27 sq mi)
Established1982
Governing bodyMetsähallitus

The reserve is part of Natura 2000 and Ramsar programmes.

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