Central Black Earth Nature Reserve

The Central Tsernozemsky Nature Reserve contains black soil ecosystems with meadows, forests, and wetlands across 5,287 hectares in the southwestern part of Russia.

The establishment of this protected zone in 1935 marked a response to the need for preserving natural steppe areas that once hosted tarpans, aurochs, and saiga antelopes.

The reserve stands as one of the first Russian biosphere territories, receiving recognition from UNESCO in 1979 for its contribution to ecological research.

Visitors need special permits to enter the reserve, which maintains six distinct sectors with research stations and marked trails for scientific observations.

The territory contains 1,287 types of vascular plants and maintains specific zones where researchers study the formation of black soil in natural conditions.

Location: Kursk Oblast

Inception: 1935

Website: http://zapoved-kursk.ru

GPS coordinates: 51.00000,36.40000

Latest update: May 10, 2025 20:58