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Chatkal Biosphere Reserve
A strict nature reserve on the slopes of the Chatkal range, protecting mountain forests and wildlife; part of the Western Tien-Shan World Heritage property.
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About the place
The reserve is one of the oldest protected areas in Uzbekistan, set up in the mid-20th century and later named a UNESCO biosphere reserve. It is also one of the components of the Western Tien-Shan World Heritage property, which spans several Central Asian countries.
It protects forests of juniper, walnut, wild apple and maple, as well as mountain meadows. The reserve is home to animals such as ibex, wild boar, the Menzbier's marmot and the snow leopard, which is very rarely seen.
Because it is a strict reserve, visits are limited and arranged through the reserve administration, often as part of a guided tour. For independent walks in similar country, the national park around it is easier to visit.
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