List of protected areas of Kyrgyzstan
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The Protected areas of Kyrgyzstan cover 1,189,360 hectares and account for 6.3% of the country's total area (end of 2009). They include 10 strict nature reserve
s (IUCN Category I), 9 - nature national park
s (IUCN Category II), 19 - natural monument
s (IUCN Category III), 49 - habitat/species management areas (23 - botanical reserves, 10 - forest reserves, 14 - game (zooligical) reserves, 2 - complex reserves) (IUCN Category IV). Besides, Biosphere Territory Yssyk-Kel with a status of protected area of national significance was established in 2000.
Nature reserve
A nature reserve is a protected area of importance for wildlife, flora, fauna or features of geological or other special interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation and to provide special opportunities for study or research...
s (IUCN Category I), 9 - nature national park
National park
A national park is a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or owns. Although individual nations designate their own national parks differently A national park is a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or...
s (IUCN Category II), 19 - natural monument
Natural Monument
A natural monument is a natural or natural/cultural feature of outstanding or unique value because of its inherent rarity, representative of aesthetic qualities or cultural significance....
s (IUCN Category III), 49 - habitat/species management areas (23 - botanical reserves, 10 - forest reserves, 14 - game (zooligical) reserves, 2 - complex reserves) (IUCN Category IV). Besides, Biosphere Territory Yssyk-Kel with a status of protected area of national significance was established in 2000.
State Nature Reserves
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| 1 | Issyk-Kul State Nature Reserve | Issyk-Kul Province | Tong District Tong District Tong is a raion of Issyk Kul Province in north-eastern Kyrgyzstan. The capital lies at Bokonbayevo.. Tong District borders Issyk Kul District to the north-west, Jeti-Oguz District to the south and south-east, Kochkor District to the south-west, Naryn District to the south, Kemin District to the... , Issyk Kul District Issyk Kul District Issyk Kul District is a raion of Issyk Kul Province in north-eastern Kyrgyzstan.The capital lies at Cholpon-Ata. :The district is located on the northern shore of Issyk Kul, which dominates much of the landscape.... |
| 2 | Sary-Chelek State Biosphere Nature Reserve Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve The Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve is located in Jalal-Abad Province in western Kyrgyzstan. The Reserve was established in 1959, and in 1978 it was designated as a World Biosphere reserve by UNESCO. The Reserve is located at altitudes from above sea level.... |
Jalal-Abad Province Jalal-Abad Province Jalal-Abad Province, also known as Jalalabat , is a province of Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is the city of the same name, Jalal-Abad. It is surrounded by Talas Province, Chui Province, Naryn Province, Osh Province and Uzbekistan. The Jalal-Abad Province was established on November 21, 1939... |
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| 3 | Besh-Aral State Nature Reserve Besh-Aral State Nature Reserve Besh-Aral State Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in Jalal-Abad Province, western Kyrgyzstan. Established in 1979, it currently covers 112,018 hectares.-History:... |
Jalal-Abad Province Jalal-Abad Province Jalal-Abad Province, also known as Jalalabat , is a province of Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is the city of the same name, Jalal-Abad. It is surrounded by Talas Province, Chui Province, Naryn Province, Osh Province and Uzbekistan. The Jalal-Abad Province was established on November 21, 1939... |
Chatkal District Chatkal District Chatkal is a raion of Jalal-Abad Province in western Kyrgyzstan. The capital lies at Kanysh-Kyya. :-Urban-type settlements, rural communities and villages:... |
| 4 | Naryn State Nature Reserve | Naryn Province Naryn Province Naryn Province is the largest province of Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is Naryn. The province was established on November 21, 1939 as Tien-Shan Province. On December 20, 1962 the province was dissolved, but on December 11, 1970 re-established again... |
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| 5 | Karatal-Japyryk State Nature Reserve Karatal-Japyryk State Nature Reserve The Karatal-Japyryk State Nature Reserve is located in Naryn Province of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1994 with a purpose of conservation of unique nature complexes, protection of rare and threatened species of flora and fauna of Central Tien-Shan, and maintain regional environmental balance... |
Naryn Province Naryn Province Naryn Province is the largest province of Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is Naryn. The province was established on November 21, 1939 as Tien-Shan Province. On December 20, 1962 the province was dissolved, but on December 11, 1970 re-established again... |
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| 6 | Sarychat-Ertash State Nature Reserve Sarychat-Ertash State Nature Reserve The Sarychat-Ertash State Nature Reserve is located in Issyk Kul Province of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1995 with a purpose of conservation of unique nature complexes, rare and threatened species of flora and fauna of syrt area of Issyk Kul Province], and maintaining regional environmental... |
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| 7 | Padyshata State Nature Reserve | Jalal-Abad Province Jalal-Abad Province Jalal-Abad Province, also known as Jalalabat , is a province of Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is the city of the same name, Jalal-Abad. It is surrounded by Talas Province, Chui Province, Naryn Province, Osh Province and Uzbekistan. The Jalal-Abad Province was established on November 21, 1939... |
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| 8 | Kulunata State Nature Reserve | Osh Province Osh Province Osh Province is a province of Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is Osh. It is bounded by Jalal-Abad Province, Naryn Province, Xinjiang, China, Tajikistan, Batken Province and Uzbekistan.-Geography:... |
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| 9 | Karabuura State Nature Reserve | Talas Province Talas Province Talas Province is a province of Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is Talas. It is bordered on the west and north by Jambyl Province of Kazakhstan, on the east by Chui Province, on the south by Jalal-Abad Province and on the southwest by a finger of Uzbekistan. It is basically a U-shaped valley open to the... |
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| 10 | Surmatash State Nature Reserve Surmatash Nature Reserve The Surmatsh Nature Reserve is located in Kadamjay District of Batken Province of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 2009 with a purpose of conservation of unique nature complexes and biological diversity, protection of rare and threatened species of flora and fauna, and extending network of... |
Batken Province Batken Province Batken Province is a province of Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is Batken. It is bounded on the east by Osh Province, on the south, west and north by Tajikistan and on the northeast by Uzbekistan. The northern part of the province is part of the flat, agricultural Ferghana Valley... |
National Parks
- Kyrgyz National Park Ala-ArchaAla Archa National ParkThe Ala Archa National Park is an alpine national park in the Tian Shan mountains of Kyrgyzstan, established in 1976 and located approximately 40 km south of the capital city of Bishkek...
- State Nature National Park Kyrgyz-Ata
- State Nature National Park Besh-Tash
- State Nature National Park Kara-Shoro
- State Nature National Park Karakol
- State Nature National Park Chong-Kemin
- State Nature National Park Salkyn-Tor
- State Nature National Park Saimaluu-Tash
- State Nature National Park Sarkent
Nature Monuments
- Abshir Ata WaterfallAbshir Ata WaterfallAbshir Ata Waterfall is a geological reserve at Abshir Say River in Nookat District of Osh Province of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1975. The waterfall is a mouse of underground river. The water cascades down in two steps through 1.5 m cave in a sheer cliff....
- Ajidar-Unkyur Cave
- Ala-Myshyk Cave
- At-Bashi Canyon
- Big Gates (Barite) Cave
- Barskaun waterfall
- Chil'-Mayram Cave
- Chil-UstunChil-UstunChil-Ustun cave is a geological protected area in vicinity of Aravan, Kyrgyzstan. The main cave of Chil Ustun is 380 meters long and consists of three halls connected by narrow, winding corridors. The largest hall is 85 meters long, 40 meters wide, and 20 meters high...
- Dangi CanyonDangi CanyonTo the South of Aravan is the Dangi Canyon, which is dissected by the Aravan River. In the canyon are a series of caves.*Fersman cave*Surprise cave*Victorious cave*Azhiadar-Unkur*Large Baritovaya...
- Jeti-Ögüz RocksJeti-Ögüz RocksThe Jeti-Ögüz Rocks is a geological protected area located in Jeti-Oguz District of Issyk-Kul Province of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1975 with a purpose of conservation of a unique geological formation - sheer cliffs composed of tertiary red conglomerates...
- Djiydeli Cave
- Kan-i-GutKan-i-GutKan-i-Gut cave is a geological protected area located at north slopes of Turkestan Range in Batken Province of Kyrgyzstan. The cave consist of 18 large caverns, deep cavities, and narrow passageways and tunnels. Its length is more than 1 km. From 6 to 11 century the cave served as a lead and...
- Kara-Jygach RocksKara-Jygach RocksThe Kara-Jygach Rocks is a nature monument located in Aksy District of Jalal-Abad Province of Kyrgyzstan. Numerous cliffs and pillars of red sandstone were formed as a result of wind erosion. In 1975, the monument was declared a geological protected area....
- Koguchkon-Sugat (Pidgin)
- Kok-Jerty Canyon
- Sogon-Tash Cave
- Tegerek Waterfall
- Ysyk-Ata Waterfall
Forest Reserves
- Batrakhan Forest Reserve, Aksy DistrictAksy DistrictAksy is a raion of Jalal-Abad Province in western Kyrgyzstan. The capital lies at Kerben. :-Towns, rural communities and villages:...
, Jalal-Abad ProvinceJalal-Abad ProvinceJalal-Abad Province, also known as Jalalabat , is a province of Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is the city of the same name, Jalal-Abad. It is surrounded by Talas Province, Chui Province, Naryn Province, Osh Province and Uzbekistan. The Jalal-Abad Province was established on November 21, 1939... - Bel'uly Forest Reserve, Alay DistrictAlay DistrictAlay is a raion of Osh Province in south-western Kyrgyzstan. The capital lies at Gul'cha.. The Alay District borders with China in the east, Tajikistan in the south, Chong-Alay District in the west, Nookat District in the north-west, Kara-Suu District and Uzgen District in the north, and...
, Osh ProvinceOsh ProvinceOsh Province is a province of Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is Osh. It is bounded by Jalal-Abad Province, Naryn Province, Xinjiang, China, Tajikistan, Batken Province and Uzbekistan.-Geography:... - Dashman Forest ReserveDashman Forest ReserveThe Dashman Forest Reserve is located in Bazar-Korgon District of Jalal-Abad Province of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1975 with a purpose of conservation of natural forests composed of walnut trees , apple trees , alycha and other species. The forest reserve occupies 5,000 hectares....
, Bazar-Korgon DistrictBazar-Korgon DistrictBazar-Korgon is a raion of Jalal-Abad Province in western Kyrgyzstan. The capital lies at Bazar-Korgon.:...
, Jalal-Abad ProvinceJalal-Abad ProvinceJalal-Abad Province, also known as Jalalabat , is a province of Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is the city of the same name, Jalal-Abad. It is surrounded by Talas Province, Chui Province, Naryn Province, Osh Province and Uzbekistan. The Jalal-Abad Province was established on November 21, 1939... - Jylgyndy Forest ReserveJylgyndy Forest ReserveThe Jylgyndy Forest Reserve is located in Nooken District of Jalal-Abad Province of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1975 with a purpose of conservation of pistachio habitat. The forest reserve occupies 300 hectares. -References:...
, Nooken DistrictNooken DistrictNooken is a raion of Jalal-Abad Province in western Kyrgyzstan. The capital lies at Massy.:-Towns, rural communities, and villages:...
, Jalal-Abad ProvinceJalal-Abad ProvinceJalal-Abad Province, also known as Jalalabat , is a province of Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is the city of the same name, Jalal-Abad. It is surrounded by Talas Province, Chui Province, Naryn Province, Osh Province and Uzbekistan. The Jalal-Abad Province was established on November 21, 1939... - Iyrisuu Forest ReserveIyrisuu Forest ReserveThe Iyrisuu Forest Reserve is located in Naryn District of Naryn Province of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1975 with a purpose of conservation of natural Schrenk's Spruce forest. The forest reserve occupies 395 hectares. -References:...
, Naryn District, Naryn ProvinceNaryn ProvinceNaryn Province is the largest province of Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is Naryn. The province was established on November 21, 1939 as Tien-Shan Province. On December 20, 1962 the province was dissolved, but on December 11, 1970 re-established again... - Kaiyndy Forest Reserve, Naryn District, Naryn ProvinceNaryn ProvinceNaryn Province is the largest province of Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is Naryn. The province was established on November 21, 1939 as Tien-Shan Province. On December 20, 1962 the province was dissolved, but on December 11, 1970 re-established again...
- Kuru-Kol Forest ReserveKuru-Kol Forest ReserveThe Kuru-Kol Forest Reserve is located in Ala-Buka District of Jalal-Abad Province of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1975 with a purpose of conservation of Schrenk's Spruce . Among other trees growing in the forest reserve are wild ash, maple, hawthorn, barberry, etc. The forest reserve...
, Ala-BukaAla-BukaAla-Buka a village which is the capital of Ala-Buka District of Jalal-Abad Province, Kyrgyzstan. It is about 25km southwest of Kerben, Kyrgyzstan on the main highway. There is a lake or reservoir to the southwest. 8km away is the 12th century Mausoleum of Safed-Bulan and Shah Fasil, a place of...
, Jalal-Abad ProvinceJalal-Abad ProvinceJalal-Abad Province, also known as Jalalabat , is a province of Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is the city of the same name, Jalal-Abad. It is surrounded by Talas Province, Chui Province, Naryn Province, Osh Province and Uzbekistan. The Jalal-Abad Province was established on November 21, 1939... - Mesken-Say Forest Reserve, Ala-BukaAla-BukaAla-Buka a village which is the capital of Ala-Buka District of Jalal-Abad Province, Kyrgyzstan. It is about 25km southwest of Kerben, Kyrgyzstan on the main highway. There is a lake or reservoir to the southwest. 8km away is the 12th century Mausoleum of Safed-Bulan and Shah Fasil, a place of...
, Jalal-Abad ProvinceJalal-Abad ProvinceJalal-Abad Province, also known as Jalalabat , is a province of Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is the city of the same name, Jalal-Abad. It is surrounded by Talas Province, Chui Province, Naryn Province, Osh Province and Uzbekistan. The Jalal-Abad Province was established on November 21, 1939... - Uzun Akmat Forest Reserve, Toktogul DistrictToktogul DistrictToktogul is a raion of Jalal-Abad Province in western Kyrgyzstan. The capital lies at Toktogul. :The town and district are named after its most famous son - the musician Toktogul Satilganov...
, Jalal-Abad ProvinceJalal-Abad ProvinceJalal-Abad Province, also known as Jalalabat , is a province of Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is the city of the same name, Jalal-Abad. It is surrounded by Talas Province, Chui Province, Naryn Province, Osh Province and Uzbekistan. The Jalal-Abad Province was established on November 21, 1939... - Small Ak-Suu Forest ReserveSmall Ak-Suu Forest ReserveThe Small Ak-Suu Forest Reserve is located in Issyk Kul District of Issyk Kul Province of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1975 with a purpose of conservation of natural forests composed of Short-needled Schrenk's spruce . The forest reserve occupies 95 hectares. -References:...
, Issyk Kul DistrictIssyk Kul DistrictIssyk Kul District is a raion of Issyk Kul Province in north-eastern Kyrgyzstan.The capital lies at Cholpon-Ata. :The district is located on the northern shore of Issyk Kul, which dominates much of the landscape....
, Issyk Kul ProvinceIssyk Kul ProvinceIssyk Kul Province is a province of Kyrgyzstan. Its capital is Karakol. It is surrounded by Almaty Province, Kazakhstan , Chui Province , Naryn Province and Xinjiang, China ....
Game (Zoological) Reserves
- Akbuura Game Reserve
- Chychkan Game Reserve
- Jazy Game ReserveJazy Game ReserveJazy Game Reserve is a reserve located in a flood plain of Jazy River of Osh Province of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1975 to conserve flood plain reed-sandthorn brushwoods and wetlands, serving breeding areas for pheasant, and wintering ground for water-fowl birds. The reserve occupies 5,000...
- Djargalychak Game Reserve
- Gulcha Game ReserveGulcha Game ReserveGulcha Game Reserve is a reserve in Osh Province of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1968 with a purpose of conservation of sea-buckthorn inhabited by pheasant. The reserve covers 600 hectares....
- Ken-Suu Game ReserveKen-Suu Game ReserveKen-Suu Game Reserve is a specially protected area located in Tup District of Issyk Kul Province of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1990 to conserve and reproduce game animals including those listed in the Red Book. According to the Ordinance No. 187 of June 20, 1990 of the Council of Ministers...
- Sandalash Game Reserve
- Toguz-Toro Game Reserve
- Tyup Game Reserve
- Teploklyuchenka Game ReserveTeploklyuchenka Game ReserveTeploklyuchenka Game Reserve is a protected area in Issyk Kul Province of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1958 on the north slope of Teskey Ala-Too in a basin of Altyn Arashan river with a purpose of conservation of game animals and protection of natural mountain forests. The reserve covers 32.2...
Botanical Reserves
- Baydamtal Botanical ReserveBaydamtal Botanical ReserveThe Baydamtal Botanical Reserve is located in Tong District of Issyk Kul Province of Kyrgyzstan in Chu River flood plain. It was established in 1975 with a purpose of conservation of Nitraria schoberi L., Nitraria sibirica Pall., and Halimodendron halodendron Pall. Vegetation in the reserve is...
- Chatkal Botanical Reserve
- Chanach Botanical Reserve
- Chyragdan Botanical ReserveChyragdan Botanical ReserveThe Chyragdan Botanical Reserve is located in Kadamjay District of Batken Province of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1975 with a purpose of conservation of the reference area of low-land desert dry steppe zone flora and habitats of endemic Tulipa rosea Vved. and Tulipa ferganica Vved.. The...
- Djan-Chakty Botanical ReserveDjan-Chakty Botanical ReserveThe Djan-Chakty Botanical Reserve is located in Leilek District of Batken Province of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1975 with a purpose of conservation of the Red Book listed endemic Tulipa affinis Botschantz.. The botanical reserve occupies 80 hectares....
- Jeltiybes Botanical ReserveJeltiybes Botanical ReserveJeltiybes Botanical Reserve is a reserve located in Aksy District of Jalal-Abad Province of Kyrgyzstan to the west of Tashkömür. It was established in 1975 to conserve a reference section of semi-desert. Sporadic bushes of Caragana and pistachio grows in the area. The reserve occupies 800 hectares....
- Jen-Jibes Botanical Reserve
- Khaidarken Botanical ReserveKhaidarken Botanical ReserveKhaidarken Botanical Reserve is a reserve located in Batken District of Batken Province in Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1975 to protect endemics tulips . The reserve occupies 30 hectares....
- Kosh-Tekir Botanical Reserve
- Kyrgyzata Botanical ReserveKyrgyzata Botanical ReserveThe Kyrgyzata Botanical Reserve is located in Nookat District of Jalal-Abad Province of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1975 with a purpose of conservation of standard natural area where ixiolirion, colchicum, crocus, and tulip grow. The botanical reserve occupies 30 hectares. -References:...
- Kyrgyz-Gava Botanical Reserve
- Kynysh (Chanach) Botanical Reserve
- Leilek Botanical Reserve
- Minkush Botanical ReserveMinkush Botanical ReserveThe Minkush Botanical Reserve is located in Jumgal District of Naryn Province of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1984 with a purpose of conservation of Ammopiptanthus nanus. The botanical reserve occupies 76.7 hectares. -References:...
- Mountain Aigul-Tash
- Oykain Botanical Reserve
- Sary-Mogol Botanical Reserve
- Sulyukta Botanical ReserveSulyukta Botanical ReserveSulyukta Botanical Reserve is a reserve located in Leilek District of Batken Province of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1975 to protect endemics tulips . The reserve occupies 30 hectares....
- Tyup Botanical ReserveTyup Botanical ReserveThe Tup Botanical Reserve is located in Tup District of Issyk Kul Province of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1975 with a purpose of conservation of Savin Juniper . The botanical reserve occupies 100 hectares. Among other flora species inhabiting the reserve are willow, barberry, Caragana,...