Köpetdag Nature Reserve, Mountain nature reserve in Ahal Region, Turkmenistan.
The Köpetdag Nature Reserve extends across 497 square kilometers of mountainous terrain, reaching elevations between 700 and 2800 meters above sea level.
The establishment of this protected area in 1976 marked the beginning of concentrated efforts to preserve Turkmenistan's mountain ecosystems and their inhabitants.
The mountain ranges within the reserve have influenced the development of local traditions and practices among communities in the Ahal Region.
Scientific research permits are required for access to the reserve, which contains four separate zones with different protection levels and visiting regulations.
The reserve protects 332 endemic plant species, including rare specimens from the Liliaceae, Orchidaceae, Rosaceae, Fabaceae, and Asteraceae families.
Location: Ahal Region
Inception: 1976
GPS coordinates: 37.73400,58.27000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:59
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