Pajieslys Geomorphological Sanctuary

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
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Pajieslys ridge from the east
Map showing the location of Pajieslys Geomorphological Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Pajieslys Geomorphological Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Pajieslys Geomorphological Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Pajieslys Geomorphological Sanctuary
LocationKrakės Eldership, Kėdainiai District Municipality, Lithuania
Nearest townKrakės
Coordinates55°20′0″N 23°40′0″E / 55.33333°N 23.66667°E / 55.33333; 23.66667
Area4.78 km2 (1.85 sq mi)
Established1992
Governing bodyLithuanian Service of Protected Areas

The sanctuary was created to protect a peripheral moraine ridge fragment, which is not covered by forests.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Draustiniai". keduredija.lt. Kėdainių miškų urėdija. Archived from the original on 2008-03-19.