Häädetkeidas Strict Nature Reserve

Häädetkeidas Strict Nature Reserve (Häädetkeitaan luonnonpuisto)
Protected Area
Country Finland
Regions Pirkanmaa, Satakunta
Municipalities Parkano, Karvia
Coordinates 62°2′59″N 22°45′6″E / 62.04972°N 22.75167°E / 62.04972; 22.75167Coordinates: 62°2′59″N 22°45′6″E / 62.04972°N 22.75167°E / 62.04972; 22.75167
Highest point
 - elevation 160 m (525 ft)
Lowest point
 - elevation 144 m (472 ft)
Area 5.6 km2 (2 sq mi)
Established 1956
Management Metsähallitus
IUCN category Ia - Strict Nature Reserve

Häädetkeidas Strict Nature Reserve (Häädetkeitaan luonnonpuisto) is a strict nature reserve located in the Pirkanmaa and Satakunta regions of Finland. This thick, ancient forest and swamp reserve is inaccessible to public. Brown bears and beavers make up some the animal population here and nearby regions.

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