Kosh-Tektir Botanical Reserve Explained

Kosh-Tektir Botanical Reserve
Iucn Category:	IV
Location:	Ala-Buka District, Jalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyzstan
Map:	Kyrgyzstan
Relief:	yes
Coordinates:	41.35°N 76°W
Area:	30 ha
Established:	1975

The Kosh-Tektir Botanical Reserve (Kirghiz; Kyrgyz: Кош-Тектир ботаникалык заказниги) is located in Ala-Buka District of Jalal-Abad Region of Kyrgyzstan.^[1] It was established in 1975 with a purpose of conservation of the key habitat of the Chatkal Yellow Tulip (Tulipa anadroma Botschantz.) - the most beautiful species of yellow-flowering tulips growing in Kyrgyzstan. The botanical reserve occupies 30 hectares.^{[2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Classification system of territorial units of the Kyrgyz Republic. ky. May 2021. National Statistics Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic. 86–91.
2. Book: Ошская область:Энциклопедия . Encyclopedia of Osh Oblast . Chief Editorial Board of Kyrgyz Soviet Encyclopedia . ru . Bishkek . 1987 . 445.
3. Encyclopedia: Коштектир заказниги. Kosh-Tektir Reserve. Кыргызстандын Географиясы [Geography of Kyrgyzstan]. 310. ky. 2004. Bishkek.