Upper Taz Nature Reserve

The Upper Taz Nature Reserve extends across 631,308 hectares of Arctic tundra, forest tundra, and northern taiga landscapes with numerous rivers and marshlands.

The Russian government established this protected area in December 1986 to maintain the ecological balance and protect the natural resources of western Siberia.

The nature reserve encompasses territories where indigenous Nenets communities practice traditional reindeer herding and fishing activities throughout the seasons.

Visitors need special permits to enter the reserve, and access remains restricted to specific areas under guidance to prevent disturbance of natural habitats.

The reserve maintains strict protection status under IUCN category Ia, allowing natural processes to occur without human interference in its vast Arctic environment.

Location: Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug

Inception: December 24, 1986

Website: http://верхне-тазовский-заповедник.рус

GPS coordinates: 63.50401,84.05774

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:43