looduspargid
Looduspargid are a category of protected areas in Estonia established to preserve representative natural landscapes and ecosystems while allowing sustainable use and recreational use. They are designed to protect ecological value, cultural heritage, and scenic quality, often spanning large areas that include multiple habitat types, such as forests, wetlands, and coastal landscapes.
Legal basis and management for looduspargid come from Estonian nature conservation legislation. They are managed by
Protection and activities: inside a looduspark, there are restrictions designed to safeguard biodiversity and landscape integrity.
Relation to broader networks: looduspargid form part of Estonia’s protected areas network and may intersect with
See also: protected areas in Estonia, Natura 2000, nature conservation act.