Lomena Landscape Sanctuary

The Lomena Landscape Sanctuary (Lithuanian: Lomenos kraštovaizdžio draustinis) is a protected area of a state importance between Rukla Eldership, Jonava District Municipality and Palomenė Eldership, Kaišiadorys District Municipality, in central Lithuania.[1][2] It was established in 1997 and covers an area of 5.4 square kilometres (2.1 sq mi).[3] It covers the course of the Lomena river.

Šušvė Landscape Sanctuary
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Lomena next to KK143
Map showing the location of Šušvė Landscape Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Šušvė Landscape Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Šušvė Landscape Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Šušvė Landscape Sanctuary
LocationRukla Eldership, Jonava District Municipality,
Palomenė Eldership, Kaišiadorys District Municipality
Nearest townRukla, Tartokas, Palomenė
Coordinates55°00′09″N 24°26′06″E
Area5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi)
Established1997
Governing bodyLithuanian Service of Protected Areas

The aim of the sanctuary is to protect the valley of the Lomena river, including its boulders, flora and fauna.[4]

References
  1. "Jonavos apylinkės garsėja ne tik chemija ir žvyrynais". delfi.lt. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  2. "Iš naujo ,,atrastam" gamtos kampeliui kyla grėsmė?". jonavoszinios.lt. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  3. "Lomenos Kraštovaizdžio Draustinis". protectedplanet.net. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
  4. "Saugomos teritorijos". kaismu.lt. Retrieved 3 January 2021.
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