looduskaitsealad
Looduskaitsealad are protected natural areas in Estonia. Their primary purpose is to conserve biodiversity, natural landscapes, and geological heritage. These areas are established to safeguard rare, endangered, or characteristic species of flora and fauna, as well as their habitats. They also aim to preserve unique geological formations, natural monuments, and significant landscape features.
The establishment and management of looduskaitsealad fall under the jurisdiction of the Estonian Ministry of the
Looduskaitsealad can encompass a variety of ecosystems, including forests, wetlands, coastal areas, islands, and rocky terrains.