Järvselja Nature Reserve
Protected area in Estonia
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Järvselja Nature Reserve is a nature reserve situated in south-eastern Estonia, in Tartu County.
| Järvselja Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
King's Pine in Järvselja | |
.png)  Location within Estonia | |
| Location | Estonia |
| Nearest city | Tartu |
| Coordinates | 58°16′32″N 27°19′26″E |
| Established | 1924 |
The purpose of the nature reserve is to preserve the old-growth forest of the area, consisting mainly of Scots pine trees, including the so-called King's Pine Tree (Estonian: kuningamänd), which is over 360 years old. The nature reserve also functions as an important habitat for several species of birds, including pygmy owl, grey-headed woodpecker and wood grouse. A 5-kilometre trail has been prepared for the convenience of visitors.[1]
