Uzun-Akmat Forest Reserve

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
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Uzun-Akmat Forest Reserve
Map showing the location of Uzun-Akmat Forest Reserve
Location in Kyrgyzstan
LocationToktogul District, Jalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyzstan
Coordinates42°06′N 72°12′E
Area14771 ha
Established1992

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
  1. "Classification system of territorial units of the Kyrgyz Republic" (in Kyrgyz). National Statistics Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic. May 2021. pp. 86–91.
  2. "On establishment of the State Forest Reserve Uzun-Akmat" [Об образовании государственного лесного заказника «Узун-Акмат»]. Decree of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic No. 253 of May 27, 1992 (in Russian).
  3. "Uzunakmat Reserve". Central-asia.guide. Retrieved 2021-05-12.


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