Ilto Managed Reserve Explained

Ilto Managed Reserve
Alt Name:Georgian: ილტოს აღკვეთილი
Iucn Category:IV
Map:Georgia#Georgia Kakheti
Relief:yes
Location: Georgia
Nearest City:Akhmeta
Coordinates:42.2711°N 45.1689°W
Area Km2:69.71
Established:2003
Governing Body:Agency of Protected Areas
Website:Batsara-Babaneuri Protected Areas

Ilto Managed Reserve (Georgian: ილტოს აღკვეთილი) is a protected area in Akhmeta Municipality in Kakheti region of Georgia.[1]

Ilto Managed Reserve is part of Batsara-Babaneuri Protected Areas which also includes Batsara Strict Nature Reserve and Babaneuri Strict Nature Reserve.[2]

Ilto Managed Reserve includes the parts of the head of Ilto valley. It borders Batsara Strict Nature Reserve located in Pankisi Gorge to the east.

Ilto Managed Reserve was established in order to protect and restore precious wood species and characteristic fauna.

Fauna

Birds that are common in area include buzzard, hawk, Eurasian sparrowhawk, eagle. Rarely bearded vulture has been observed also.Mammal species are represented by hedgehogs, martens, rabbits, badgers, jackals, foxes, wolves, wild boar, bear, deer, lynx and chamois. The otter is rather rare.

See also

Notes and References

  1. https://www.protectedplanet.net/ilto-managed-reserve Ilto in Georgia
  2. Web site: Batsara-Babaneuri Protected Areas - Agency of Protected Areas of Georgia. apa.gov.ge. 2018-11-09.