Salamanperä Strict Nature Reserve

Salamanperä Strict Nature Reserve (Salamanperän luonnonpuisto)
Protected Area
Country Finland
Region Central Finland
Coordinates 63°12′28″N 24°47′51″E / 63.20778°N 24.79750°E / 63.20778; 24.79750Coordinates: 63°12′28″N 24°47′51″E / 63.20778°N 24.79750°E / 63.20778; 24.79750
Highest point
 - elevation 205 m (673 ft)
Lowest point
 - elevation 180 m (591 ft)
Area 13 km2 (5 sq mi)
Established 1956
Management Metsähallitus
IUCN category Ia - Strict Nature Reserve

Salamanperä Strict Nature Reserve (Salamanperän luonnonpuisto) is home to Wolverine and Finnish Forest Reindeer (R. tarandus fennicus), and it is said that wolves can be heard while in the nature reserve. It has a trail, but the distance of the trail is unknown as of now. This nature reserve is connected to Salamajärvi National Park and is a strict nature reserve. It is located in the Central Finland region of Finland.[1]

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