The Uzun-Akmat Forest Reserve (Kyrgyz: Узун-Акмат токой заказниги) is located in the Cholpon-Ata rural community, Toktogul District, Jalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyzstan.[1] It was established in 1992,[2] with a purpose of conservation of rare and endangered flora species including Greig's tulip, Semenov's Fir, elecampane, and Sorbus persica. The forest reserve occupies 14,771 hectares.
Uzun-Akmat Forest Reserve | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | Toktogul District, Jalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyzstan |
Coordinates | 42°06′N 72°12′E / 42.100°N 72.200°E |
Area | 14771 ha |
Established | 1992 |
The natural attractions of this reserve include unnamed waterfalls, several caves, the mysterious mountains of Korgonata, alpine lakes, beautiful and rich flora and fauna. This place is a true and peaceful wilderness that is difficult to access.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Classification system of territorial units of the Kyrgyz Republic" (in Kyrgyz). National Statistics Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic. May 2021. pp. 86–91.
- ^ On establishment of the State Forest Reserve Uzun-Akmat [Об образовании государственного лесного заказника «Узун-Акмат»] (Decree of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic 253) (in Russian). May 27, 1992.
- ^ "Uzunakmat Reserve". Central-asia.guide. Retrieved 2021-05-12.