Soontaga site

Soontaga forest station is established in South-Estonia (58°01’24.802’’N, 26°04’14.98’’E). The climate of Estonia is characterized as hemiboreal with the influence of the Baltic Sea, resulting in harsh winters and warm summers. Southern Estonia has milder winter conditions compared to northern regions, with a more stable snow cover. The summer period in the southern part of the country is marked by higher temperatures and increased sunshine hours, leading to warmer and longer days.

This research station is part of the Estonian Environmental Observatory network.