Pajieslys Geomorphological Sanctuary
Protected area in Lithuania
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The Pajieslys Geomorphological Sanctuary (Lithuanian: Pajieslio geomorfologinis draustinis) is a protected area of a state importance in Krakės Eldership, Kėdainiai District Municipality, in central Lithuania. It was established in 1992 and covers an area of 478 hectares (1,180 acres).[1] It is located west to Pajieslys village, between Deveikiškiai and Meironiškiai.
| Pajieslys Geomorphological Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
Pajieslys ridge from the east | |
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| Location | Krakės Eldership, Kėdainiai District Municipality, Lithuania |
| Nearest town | Krakės |
| Coordinates | 55°20′0″N 23°40′0″E |
| Area | 4.78 km2 (1.85 sq mi) |
| Established | 1992 |
| Governing body | Lithuanian Service of Protected Areas |
The sanctuary was created to protect a peripheral moraine ridge fragment, which is not covered by forests.[1]