Bugdasheni Managed Reserve | |
Alt Name: | Georgian: ბუღდაშენის ტბის აღკვეთილი |
Iucn Category: | IV |
Map: | Georgia#Samtskhe-Javakheti |
Relief: | yes |
Location: | Georgia |
Coordinates: | 41.2003°N 43.6857°W |
Established: | 2011 |
Governing Body: | Agency of Protected Areas |
Website: | Javakheti Protected Areas Administration |
Bugdasheni Managed Reserve (Georgian: ბუღდაშენის ტბის აღკვეთილი) is a protected area in Ninotsminda Municipality in Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia. It protects Bugdasheni Lake on the south-eastern part of the volcanic Javakheti Plateau, at an altitude of 2042 m above sea level.[1] Bugdasheni Lake ecosystem is undergoing restoration. Since 2020 it has been designated as a Ramsar site.
Bugdasheni Managed Reserve is part of Javakheti Protected Areas which also includes Javakheti National Park, Kartsakhi Managed Reserve, Sulda Managed Reserve, Khanchali Managed Reserve, Madatapa Managed Reserve.[2]