| Orient Forest Regional Natural Park | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
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| Location | Grand Est, Aube, France |
| Coordinates | 48°18′43″N 4°24′16″E / 48.31193238°N 4.40433556°E |
| Established | 1970 |
| Governing body | Fédération des parcs naturels régionaux de France |
| Website | www.pnr-foret-orient.fr |
Orient Forest Regional Natural Park (French: Parc naturel régional de la Forêt d'Orient) is a protected area of woodlands and lakes in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. It covers a total area of 70,000 hectares (170,000 acres)[1] The parkland encompasses the large Forêt d'Orient National Nature Reserve and three man-made lakes: Lac d'Orient, Lac du Temple and Lac Amance.[2] The area was officially designated as a regional natural park in 1970.[1]
- ^ a b IUCN Commission on National Parks and Protected Areas (November 1990). 1990 United Nations list of national parks and protected areas. IUCN. p. 89. ISBN 978-2-8317-0032-8. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
- ^ Michelin (2010). Michelin Green Guide Alsace Lorraine Champagne. Michelin Apa Publications. p. 427. ISBN 978-1-906261-72-6. Retrieved 9 November 2011.