Basut-Chay State Reserve, Nature reserve in Zangilan District, Azerbaijan
The reserve extends along the Basut-Chay River in the southeastern Minor Caucasus, covering 107 hectares at elevations between 630 and 800 meters.
The Azerbaijan government established this protected area in 1974 to preserve the rare Oriental plane trees that previously spread across the southeastern regions.
The reserve represents Azerbaijan's commitment to environmental protection through a network of 15 state natural parks dedicated to maintaining biodiversity.
The area experiences moderate temperatures with hot summers and mild winters, receiving over 600 millimeters of annual precipitation concentrated in spring.
Oriental plane trees occupy 93 percent of the territory, with specimens reaching 50 meters in height and living up to 1500 years.
Location: Zangilan District
Inception: July 4, 1974
Elevation above the sea: 722 m
GPS coordinates: 39.05250,46.61278
Latest update: April 11, 2025 21:14
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