Protected areas of Kyrgyzstan
The Protected areas of Kyrgyzstan are regulated by the law on specially protected natural areas of 2 May 2011, last modified on 2 June 2018.[1] In total, they cover 14,761.216 km2 (5,699.337 sq mi) and account for 7.38% of the country's total area (as of 2017).[2][3] The first protected area in Kyrgyzstan (Issyk-Kul) was established in 1948.[3] According to the Government Decree on Priorities of Conservation of Biological Diversity and the relevant Action Plan for 2014-2024 the target area for the protected areas in Kyrgyzstan is 10 percent of the country’s area by 2024.[4]
The protected areas are subdivided into seven categories:[3]
| Category | IUCN category | Number | Total area (km2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Reserve | Ia | 10 | 5,099.527 |
| Nature Park | II | 13 | 7,246.702 |
| Geological Reserve | III | 19 | 1.00 |
| Integrated Reserve | IV | 2 | 101.42 |
| Botanical Reserve | IV | 23 | 61.154 |
| Game Reserve | IV | 12 | 2,223.25 |
| Forest Reserve | IV | 8 | 28.163 |
Nature Reserves
[edit]The Nature Reserves (Kyrgyz: жаратылыш коругу, Russian: природный заповедник) are the strictest protected areas, in which little human activity is allowed. As of 2017, there were 10 nature reserves:[3]
| Nature Reserve | Established | Region | District | Area (km2) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Besh-Aral | 21 March 1979 | Jalal-Abad | Chatkal | 1,124.633 | Conservation of the habitat of the Menzbier's Marmot and protection of West Tien-Shan flora |
| Dashman | 12 July 2012 | Jalal-Abad | Bazar-Korgon | 79.581 | |
| Issyk-Kul | 10 December 1948 | Issyk-Kul | Issyk-Kul | 189.990 | Conservation of Ramsar wetlands |
| Karatal-Japyryk | 1 March 1994 | Naryn | Naryn | 363.926 | |
| Kulun-Ata | 11 August 2004 | Osh | Kara-Kulja | 274.340 | |
| Naryn | 29 December 1983 | Naryn | Naryn | 369.690 | |
| Padysha-Ata | 3 July 2003 | Jalal-Abad | Aksy | 305.564 | |
| Sarychat-Eertash | 10 March 1995 | Issyk-Kul | Jeti-Ögüz | 1,491.179 | |
| Sary-Chelek | 5 March 1959 | Jalal-Abad | Aksy | 238.680 | Biosphere reserve, conservation of biodiversity and typical landscapes and unique Sary-Chelek Lake |
| Surmatash | 27 June 2009 | Batken | Kadamjay | 661.944 |
Nature Parks
[edit]The Nature Parks (Kyrgyz: жаратылыш паркы, Russian: природный парк) are IUCN Category II protected areas. In contrast to the nature reserves, recreational uses are permitted in nature parks. As of 2017, there were 13 nature parks:[3]
| Nature Park | Established | Region | District | Area (km2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ala-Archa | 1976 | Chüy | Alamüdün | 164.845 |
| Alatay | 2016 | Jalal-Abad | Toktogul | 568.264 |
| Besh-Tash | 1996 | Talas | Talas | 137.315 |
| Chong-Kemin | 1997 | Chüy | Kemin | 1,236.540 |
| Kan-Achuu | 2015 | Jalal-Abad | Toguz-Toro | 304.965 |
| Kara-Buura | 2013 | Talas | Kara-Buura | 615.439 |
| Karakol | 1997 | Issyk-Kul | Karakol | 380.953 |
| Kara-Shoro | 1996 | Osh | Özgön | 144.402 |
| Khan-Tengiri | 2016 | Issyk-Kul | Ak-Suu | 2,758.003 |
| Kyrgyz-Ata | 1992 | Osh | Nookat | 111.720 |
| Salkyn-Tör | 2001 | Naryn | Naryn | 104.190 |
| Sarkent | 2009 | Batken | Leylek | 399.994 |
| Saymaluu-Tash | 2001 | Jalal-Abad | Toguz-Toro | 320.072 |
Natural Monuments
[edit]There are 19 official natural monuments (IUCN Category III) (Kyrgyz: жаратылыш эстелиги, Russian: памятник природы) or hydrogeological reserves (Kyrgyz: гидрогеологиялык заказник, Russian: гидрогеологический заказник) in Kyrgyzstan:[5]
| Natural Monument | Region | District |
|---|---|---|
| Abshir-Ata Waterfall | Osh | Nookat |
| Ajydaar-Üngkür (cave) | Osh | Nookat |
| Ala-Myshyk Cave | Naryn | Naryn |
| At-Bashy Canyon | Naryn | At-Bashy |
| Barskoon Waterfall | Issyk-Kul | Jeti-Ögüz |
| Big Gates Cave (Barite Cave) | Osh | Nookat |
| Chil-Mayram Cave (Beshüngkür) | Osh | Aravan |
| Chil-Ustun cave | Osh | Aravan |
| Dangi Canyon | Osh | Nookat |
| Jeti-Ögüz Rocks | Issyk-Kul | Jeti-Ögüz |
| Jiydeli Cave | Batken | Kadamjay |
| Kan-i-Gut cave | Batken | Batken |
| Kara-Jygach Rocks | Jalal-Abad | Aksy |
| Kögüchkön-Sugat Waterfall | Chüy | Alamüdün |
| Kök-Jerty Canyon | Naryn | Naryn |
| Sogon-Tash Cave | Jalal-Abad | Bazar-Korgon |
| Tegerek Waterfall | Jalal-Abad | Bazar-Korgon |
| Ysyk-Ata Waterfall | Chüy | Ysyk-Ata |
Integrated Reserves
[edit]As of 2017, there were 2 integrated or complex reserves:
| Integrated Reserve | Established | Region | District | Area (km2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ak-Suu | 1971 | Chüy | Moskva | 76 |
| Talas | 1973 | Talas | Bakay-Ata, Talas | 1300 |
Botanical Reserves
[edit]As of 2017, there were 23 botanical reserves:
| Botanical Reserve | Established | Region | District | Area (km2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almaly (Yablonevoye) | 1978 | Chüy | Jayyl | 1.0 |
| Aydarken (Khaydarken) | 1975 | Batken | Kadamjay | 0.3 |
| Aygül-Tash | 2009 | Batken | Batken | |
| Baydamtal | 1975 | Issyk-Kul | Tong | 0.2 |
| Chanach (Kanysh) | 1975 | Jalal-Abad | Ala-Buka | 0.3 |
| Chatkal | Jalal-Abad | Ala-Buka | ||
| Chong-Aryk | 1978 | Chüy | Alamüdün | 0.8 |
| Chong-Kuurchak | 1979 | Chüy | Alamüdün | 1.0 |
| Chyrandy | 1975 | Batken | Kadamjay | 5.0 |
| Janggakty | 1975 | Batken | Leylek | 0.8 |
| Jel-Tiybes | 1975 | Jalal-Abad | Aksy | 8.0 |
| Kosh-Tektir | 1975 | Jalal-Abad | Ala-Buka | 0.4 |
| Kyrgyz-Ata | 1975 | Osh | Nookat | 0.3 |
| Kyrgyz-Gava | 1975 | Jalal-Abad | Bazar-Korgon | 0.5 |
| Maymak | 1980 | Talas | Kara-Buura | 0.4 |
| Ming-Kush | 1984 | Naryn | Jumgal | 0.77 |
| Oy-Kayyng | 1975 | Osh | Alay | 0.5 |
| Ryazan-Say | Jalal-Abad | Aksy | ||
| Sary-Mogol | 1975 | Osh | Alay | 0.6 |
| Shilbili-Say | 1980 | Talas | Kara-Buura | 1.0 |
| Sülüktü | 1975 | Batken | Sülüktü (city) | 0.3 |
| Suusamyr | 1990 | Chüy | Jayyl | 21.7 |
| Tüp | 1975 | Issyk-Kul | Tüp | 1.0 |
Game Reserves
[edit]| Game Reserve | Established | Region | District | Area (km2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ak-Buura | 1975 | Osh | Kara-Suu | 100 |
| Chandalash | 1975 | Jalal-Abad | Chatkal | 253 |
| Chatyr-Köl | 1972 | Naryn | At-Bashy | 1,900 |
| Chychkan | 1973 | Jalal-Abad | Toktogul | 360 |
| Gülchö | 1968 | Osh | Alay | 6.0 |
| Jardy-Kayyngdy | 1976 | Chüy | Panfilov | 87 |
| Jargylchak | 1990 | Issyk-Kul | Jeti-Ögüz | 230.98 |
| Jazy | 1975 | Osh | Özgön | 50 |
| Jeti-Ögüz | 1958 | Issyk-Kul | Jeti-Ögüz | 316.1 |
| Keng-Suu | 1990 | Issyk-Kul | Tüp | 87.12 |
| Kochkor | 1977 | Naryn | Kochkor | 20 |
| Teploklyuchenka | 1958 | Issyk-Kul | Ak-Suu | 322 |
| Toguz-Toro | 1977 | Jalal-Abad | Toguz-Toro | 50 |
| Tüp | 1976 | Issyk-Kul | Tüp | 150 |
Forest Reserves
[edit]| Forest Reserve | Established | Region | District | Area (km2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltyr-Khan | 1975 | Jalal-Abad | Aksy | 3.04 |
| Bülölü | 1975 | Osh | Alay | 3.84 |
| Iyri-Suu | 1975 | Naryn | Naryn | 3.95 |
| Jylgyndy | 1975 | Osh | Nookat | 3.00 |
| Kayyngdy | 1977 | Naryn | Naryn | 1.00 |
| Kichi Ak-Suu | 1977 | Issyk-Kul | Issyk-Kul | 1.00 |
| Kuru-Köl | 1975 | Jalal-Abad | Ala-Buka | 3.48 |
| Miskin-Say | 1975 | Jalal-Abad | Ala-Buka | 4.83 |
| Uzun-Akmat | 1977 | Jalal-Abad | Toktogul | 5.00 |
References
[edit]- ^ Law 2 May 2011 No. 18 "On specially protected natural areas" (in Russian)
- ^ "State Agency on Environment Protection: Specially Protected Areas in Kyrgyzstan" (in Russian). State Agency for Environmental Protection and Forestry under the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic. Archived from the original on 2017-11-07.
- ^ a b c d e "Specially protected natural territories of the Kyrgyz Republic". Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Specially Protected Natural Areas. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- ^ Decree 17 March 2014 No. 131 "On Priorities for Biodiversity Conservation of the Kyrgyz Republic for the period up to 2024 and the Action Plan for the Implementation of the Priorities for conservation of biological diversity of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2014-2020" (in Russian)
- ^ "Classification system of territorial units of the Kyrgyz Republic" (in Kyrgyz). National Statistics Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic. May 2021. pp. 86–91.
