The Laučynė Landscape Sanctuary (Lithuanian: Laučynės kraštovaizdžio draustinis) is a protected area of a state importance in Josvainiai Eldership of Kėdainiai District Municipality, in central Lithuania. It was established in 1992 and covers an area of 3.55 square kilometres (1.37 sq mi).[1] It encompasses a part of the Pernarava-Šaravai Forest with the Žvaranta river.
| Laučynė Landscape Sanctuary | |
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IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
 Laučynė Landscape Sanctuary swamps | |
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| Location | Josvainiai Eldership, Kėdainiai District Municipality, Lithuania |
| Nearest town | Josvainiai |
| Coordinates | 55°10′29″N 23°41′05″E / 55.17472°N 23.68472°E |
| Area | 3.55 km2 (1.37 sq mi) |
| Established | 1992 |
| Governing body | Lithuanian Service of Protected Areas |
The aim of the sanctuary is to protect a typical landscape of the Nevėžis Plain covered by forest. Mixed forests predominate in the sanctuary, with small-leaved lime and hornbeam tree groups. Rare wild garlic and common ivy grow in the forest. There are crane nesting places.[1]
The Šaravai Oak Tree (a nature monument) grows in the Laučynė Landscape Sanctuary.
References edit
- ^ a b "Draustiniai". keduredija.lt. Kėdainių miškų urėdija. Archived from the original on 2008-03-19.