Kedrovaya Pad Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in Primorsky Krai, Russia
Kedrovaya Pad is a nature reserve in Primorsky Krai, Russia, that covers forested mountains and valleys. The slopes rise from low riverbanks to ridges covered with mixed forest of conifers and broadleaf trees.
The Russian government protected this area from 1916 to preserve the southern forests from logging. It later became one of the first protected sites where researchers documented the population of the Amur leopard.
The Russian name refers to the Korean pine, which grows here in dense stands and shapes the forest appearance. Visitors see these rare trees alongside vines and subtropical plants that grow only in this region.
Anyone wishing to visit the area must apply for a permit beforehand and may only use certain trails. The paths lead through steep terrain with narrow sections, so sturdy footwear is necessary.
The reserve shelters one of the last groups of wild Amur leopards on Earth. These big cats roam through the forests and are monitored by researchers using camera traps.
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