Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve

Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve (Paljakan luonnonpuisto) is a strict nature reserve located in the Kainuu region of Finland. It consists of old, high spruce forest, where the highest trees can reach 40 metres (130 ft). Finland's only orchid species, Cypripedium calceolus, grows in the Paljakka reserve.

Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve
IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve)
Location in Finland
LocationKainuu, Finland
Coordinates64°42′40″N 28°2′40″E
Area30 km2 (12 sq mi)
Established1956
Governing bodyMetsähallitus


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