The Kurtna Lake District is located in north-eastern Estonia. It consists of about 40 lakes within an area of 30 hectares.[1] The lakes were formed while the area was glaciated.[1]
| Kurtna Landscape Protection Area | |
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Kurtna Ahnejärv Lake | |
| Location | Estonia |
| Coordinates | 59°15′N 27°34′E |
| Area | 2820 ha |
| Established | (1987) 2005 |
The Kurtna Landscape Protection Area was established in (1987) 2005 to preserve region ecology. Total 2820 ha are under protection.[2][3][4]
The composition of the lake waters has changed due to the district's proximity to the oil shale industry in Estonia.[1]

Protected landscapes of Estonia (Detailed list) | |
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| Harju |
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| Hiiu |
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| Ida-Viru |
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| Järva |
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| Jõgeva |
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| Lääne |
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| Lääne-Viru |
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| Pärnu |
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| Põlva |
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| Rapla |
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| Saare |
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| Tartu |
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| Valga |
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| Viljandi |
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| Võru |
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Nature reserves of Estonia (Detailed list) | |
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| Harju |
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| Hiiu |
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| Ida-Viru |
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| Järva |
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| Jõgeva |
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| Lääne |
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| Lääne-Viru |
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| Pärnu |
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| Põlva |
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| Rapla |
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| Saare |
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| Tartu |
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| Valga |
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| Viljandi |
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| Võru |
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