Galichya Gora Explained

Galichya Gora
Location:Russia
Nearest City:Zadonsk
Map:Russia
Relief:1
Coordinates:52.6014°N 38.9283°W
Area:230 ha
Established:1925
Governing Body:Voronezh State University

Galichya Gora is a Zapovednik or nature reserve located in Yeletsky District of Lipetsk Oblast and is administered by Voronezh State University.

History

Galichya Gora was founded on 25 April 1925. Originally it was administered by Yeletsky regional museum. However, on 17 April 1936, administration was transferred to Voronezh State University.

Climate and ecoregion

Galichya Gora is located in the East European forest steppe ecoregion, a transition zone between the broadleaf forests of the north and the grasslands to the south.. This ecoregion is characterized by a mosaic of forests, steppe, and riverine wetlands.[1]

The climate of Galichya Gora is Humid continental climate, warm summer (Köppen climate classification (Dfb)). This climate is characterized by large swings in temperature, both diurnally and seasonally, with mild summers and cold, snowy winters.[2] [3]

Constituent areas

The reserve consists of six different areas:[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Map of Ecoregions 2017. Resolve, using WWF data. en. September 14, 2019.
  2. Web site: M. . Kottek . J. . Grieser . C. . Beck . B. . Rudolf . F. . Rubel . 2006 . World Map of Koppen-Geiger Climate Classification Updated. Gebrüder Borntraeger 2006. en. September 14, 2019.
  3. Web site: Dataset - Koppen climate classifications. World Bank. en. September 14, 2019.
  4. Web site: Reserve "Galichya Gora". zapovednik.h1.ru. 26 December 2014.