Global InformationTalsi rolling hills information
| Talsi Hillock Nature Park | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
 Talsi rolling hills. View from Kamparkalns. | |
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| Location | Latvia, Kurzeme, Talsi Municipality |
| Nearest city | Talsi |
| Coordinates | 57°14′23″N 22°40′32″E / 57.23972°N 22.67556°E |
| Area | 36.25 km2 (14.00 sq mi) [1][2] |
| Established | 1987 |
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Talsi rolling hills (Latvian: Talsu pauguraine) is a nature park in the middle of Talsi Municipality. It is located in the north-western part of Vanemas pauguraine and includes the highest part, administratively belongs to Laidzes, Laucienes and Lībagu parishes. The protected area was established in 1987 to protect one of the North Kurzeme Uplands and highest part of the Elder Hill.[3] It is most diverse areas in terms of natural conditions in the Latvia north-east, with a distinctly hilly terrain and several small but deep lakes. Scenic area. Natura 2000 territory.[4][5] Many Latvia rare and protected plant and animal species.[6] In total 24 species of flora (1) and fauna (23) are protected under EU Nature directives.[2]
- ^ Talsu Pauguraine Protected Planet
- ^ a b Talsu pauguraine European Environment Agency
- ^ Nature Park Association Talsi Hillock Nature Park Support
- ^ Nature reserve location scheme
- ^ (in Latvian) Information about the landscape protection area
- ^ Nature Protection Board. Talsu pauguraine