| Pirgulu State Reserve | |
| Alt Name: | Pirgulu State Nature Reserve |
| Map: | Azerbaijan |
| Location: | Shamakhi District, Azerbaijan |
| Nearest City: | Shamakhi, Azerbaijan |
| Area Acre: | 3,758 |
| Established: | 1968 |
Pirgulu State Reserve was established on December 25, 1968, on the area of 15.21km² in 1968 in the Shamakhi District, south-east of the Large Caucasus. The reserve was established to protect mountain forests, various flora, and prevent air pollution. Deep canyons are found in the reserve, with depths of up to 600m (2,000feet). The fauna found in the reserve includes over 60 species, including brown bear, wolf, forest cat, lynx, weasel, wild boar, and roe deer.[1]
The area of Pirgulu State Reserve was expanded by 27.53km² and reached 42.74km² in 2003.[2]