South Ural Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in Bashkortostan and Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia
The South Ural Nature Reserve covers 252,800 hectares across the central and highest areas of the Southern Urals. This protected zone features dense spruce-pine forests and mountain ranges that define the landscape of the region.
The Soviet government established this reserve in 1978 to protect and study the mountain forest ecosystems of the Southern Urals. This protected status helped preserve delicate environments that face pressures from human activity.
Mount Yamantau holds deep meaning for local Bashkir communities, woven into their stories and way of life. The surrounding landscape shapes how people connect with their homeland and its natural heritage.
The reserve office is located in Revet village in Beloretsky District, where visitor permits can be arranged. Access to the protected area requires advance planning due to strict conservation rules.
The territory holds remarkable biodiversity with around 698 plant species and over 180 bird species living within its borders. This richness of life makes it the largest reserve in the Southern Urals with exceptional ecological value.
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