Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve

Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve (Paljakan luonnonpuisto)
Protected Area
Country	Finland
Region	Kainuu

Coordinates	64°42′40″N 28°2′40″E / 64.71111°N 28.04444°E / 64.71111; 28.04444Coordinates: 64°42′40″N 28°2′40″E / 64.71111°N 28.04444°E / 64.71111; 28.04444
Highest point
- elevation	380 m (1,247 ft)
Lowest point
- elevation	222 m (728 ft)

Area	30 km² (12 sq mi)

Biome	Spruce forest
Plant	Cypripedium calceolus

Established	1956
Management	Metsähallitus

IUCN category	Ia - 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.

Strict nature reserves of Finland

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