Hirkan State Nature Reserve

The Hirkan State Nature Reserve extends across 21,435 hectares of mountainous terrain, with 99 percent of its area covered in dense forests.

The reserve received its protected status through Resolution 234 of Azerbaijan's Cabinet of Ministers in December 2005 to safeguard regional ecosystems.

The reserve contains numerous plant species recorded in Azerbaijan's Red Book, including the Hirkan box tree and chestnut leaved oak.

The territory experiences mild summers with annual precipitation between 1,400 and 1,800 millimeters, creating conditions for diverse plant growth.

The reserve protects migration routes of Persian leopards, spotted deer, and lynx while preserving forests dating back to the Tertiary period.

Inception: 2005

Elevation above the sea: 283 m

GPS coordinates: 38.60171,48.74462

Latest update: March 19, 2025 10:56