Gektov's gully, Botanical reserve in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine.
Gektov's gully is a botanical reserve in Donetsk Oblast featuring various native plant species within its natural landscape. The site protects a diversity of plants found in eastern Ukraine's environment.
The reserve received official protection status in 1995, becoming an important site for preserving the region's natural environment. This designation helped safeguard the local plant life from external pressures.
The name comes from a local landowner, connecting the place to the people who lived in this region. It reflects how settlement history shapes the identity of natural reserves.
The site is best explored on foot and visitors should expect natural terrain with uneven ground. Respecting the marked paths and avoiding disturbance to plants are essential when visiting.
The reserve is known for rare plant species such as Bellevalia sarmatica and peony that grow in this region. These plants make the area particularly valuable for maintaining regional biodiversity.
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