What are we doing?
Estonia still has some pristine habitats and we aim to keep it that way. So we’re setting up a nature reserve. By restoring degraded land along the edges of the untouched nature, we ultimately strive to create a balanced ecosystem that maximizes its carbon storage potential and helps many species like waders, bears, wolves, and lynxes survive and thrive.
The size of our reserve, located near the coastline in the village of Lääneranna (Pärnu), is currently 20.69 ha, which is distributed as follows:
Why this project?
Estonia is one of Europe’s last strongholds for pristine wetlands, grasslands and forests. We acquire and rewild these carbon-rich landscapes to build a resilient nature network that safeguards Estonia’s wild heritage against climate change and habitat loss
Our reserve is a crucial mosaic of untouched swamps, peat-forming mires, and coastal forests. In Europe, these specific habitats are among the most effective terrestrial carbon sinks, storing significantly more carbon per hectare than dry forests alone.
By protecting this 20.69-hectare area from drainage, peat extraction, or agricultural intensification, we prevent the release of stored CO2 into the atmosphere. ensuring this land remains a permanent carbon vault for future generations.
Our reserve is a sanctuary of exceptional ecological value. Recent field surveys have confirmed the presence of several rare orchid species and a vibrant community of breeding birds. The area serves as a crucial nesting ground for meadow birds and waders, including the Black-tailed Godwit, Redshank, Wood Sandpiper, Ringed Plover, and Northern Lapwing.
The terrestrial diversity is equally impressive; the land is home to a large badger sett and supports a dense population of roe deer. Its strategic location makes it a potential corridor for the Golden Jackal and a high-probability passage for the Eurasian Lynx (not confirmed yet, we’re trying to get them on our wildlife cams).
What’s next?
The reserve was acquired in May 2026. This is what will happen in 2026:
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Have questions about this project? Feel free to reach out to Billy.
