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 | |
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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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