Surmatash Nature Reserve Explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. http://cbd.minjust.gov.kg/act/view/ru-ru/90084 Decree 27 June 2009 No. 414 "On establishing Surmatash State Nature Reserve"
  2. Web site: Specially protected natural territories of the Kyrgyz Republic. 10 January 2022. Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Specially Protected Natural Areas.
  3. Soviet military map J-43-01 (1:200,000)