Surmatash Nature Reserve | |
Location: | Kadamjay District, Batken Region, Kyrgyzstan |
Map: | Kyrgyzstan |
Relief: | yes |
Coordinates: | 39.8333°N 74°W |
Established: | 2009 |
The Surmatash Nature Reserve (Kirghiz; Kyrgyz: Сурматаш мамлекеттик коругу, Russian: Сурматашский государственный заповедник) is located in Kadamjay District of Batken Region of Kyrgyzstan.[1] Established in 2009, it currently covers .[2] Its purpose is conservation of unique nature complexes and biological diversity, protection of rare and threatened species of flora and fauna, and extending network of specially protected nature areas.
It is situated in the Alay Range, around the upper course of the river Isfayramsay and its tributaries Surmatash, Tengizbay, Shebe and Tegirmech.[1] [3]