Laučynė Landscape Sanctuary

The Laučynė Landscape Sanctuary (Lithuanian: Laučynės kraštovaizdžio draustinis) is a protected area of a state importance in Josvainiai Eldership of Kėdainiai District Municipality, in central Lithuania. It was established in 1992 and covers an area of 3.55 square kilometres (1.37 sq mi).^[1] It encompasses a part of the Pernarava-Šaravai Forest with the Žvaranta river.

Laučynė Landscape Sanctuary
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Laučynė Landscape Sanctuary swamps
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Location	Josvainiai Eldership, Kėdainiai District Municipality, Lithuania
Nearest town	Josvainiai
Coordinates	55°10′29″N 23°41′05″E
Area	3.55 km2 (1.37 sq mi)
Established	1992
Governing body	Lithuanian Service of Protected Areas

The aim of the sanctuary is to protect a typical landscape of the Nevėžis Plain covered by forest. Mixed forests predominate in the sanctuary, with small-leaved lime and hornbeam tree groups. Rare wild garlic and common ivy grow in the forest. There are crane nesting places.^[1]

The Šaravai Oak Tree (a nature monument) grows in the Laučynė Landscape Sanctuary.