Ilisu State Reserve, Nature reserve in Qakh District, Azerbaijan
The Ilisu State Reserve extends across 173 square kilometers of southern slopes in the Major Caucasus mountain range at elevations from 700 to 2100 meters.
The Ministry of Azerbaijan established this protected territory in 1987 with an initial area of 93 square kilometers before expanding it to its current size in 2003.
The reserve contains 500 plant species, including 60 endemic varieties, and serves as a research site for scientists studying the local mountain ecosystems.
The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources manages this IUCN category Ia strict nature reserve, prohibiting industrial activities and unauthorized access within its boundaries.
The reserve connects two other protected areas, Zagatala and Ismayilli, creating an extensive natural corridor for wildlife movement along the Greater Caucasus range.
Location: Azerbaijan
Inception: 1987
GPS coordinates: 41.48300,46.98400
Latest update: March 11, 2025 11:23
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