An Aerial Drone View Of The Agusalu Nature Reserve Situated In Eastern Estonia, In Ida-Viru County. 360 Degrees Panorama Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Agusalu Nature Reserve is a nature reserve situated in eastern Estonia, in Ida-Viru County.The nature reserve encompasses a portion of a large area of wetlands, and the landscape is dominated by bogs; however it is also the location of the only system of continental sand dunes in Estonia, overgrown with rare old-growth forest. The area has traditionally been difficult to access and therefore the traces of human influence are very limited. It even served as a refuge for local people during times of war. Oil shale mining in the vicinity, as well as intensified forestry, are today the major threats to the area`s unique environment.The area is home to a number of rare or protected species. From the fauna, gray wolf and Eurasian lynx can be mentioned, as well as several birds - it is the most important nesting area in Estonia for the common greenshank and home to both white-tailed eagle and golden eagle. Plant species include unusual orchids.Source: Wikipedia