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Protected Areas

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Oddaflod

Oddaflod

Oddaflóð was protected in 1994. These are wetlands with a robust birdlife.

The nature reserve covers an area of 568.4 ha.

Vottanir

Cert No. 9117
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ISO 14001

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Símatími virka daga 08:30 - 15:00

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7010022880

© 2002-2023 Umhverfisstofnun