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) | |
  Location in Kyrgyzstan | |
| Location | Toktogul District, Jalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyzstan |
| Coordinates | 42°06′N 72°12′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
- "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 No. 253 of May 27, 1992 (in Russian).
- "Uzunakmat Reserve". Central-asia.guide. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
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