Katun Nature Reserve

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Katun Nature Reserve is a strictly protected natural area in Russia’s Altai Mountains, renowned for its pristine alpine ecosystems, glaciers, and rich biodiversity surrounding the Belukha massif.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf biosphere reserve
protected area
strict nature reserve
accessRegime strictly protected
biodiversity high animal species richness
high plant species richness
climate cold mountain climate
continental
contains Belukha Mountain NERFINISHED
Belukha massif NERFINISHED
Katun River headwaters NERFINISHED
alpine meadows
glaciers
high-mountain tundra
subalpine forests
country Russia
ecosystemType alpine ecosystem
glacial ecosystem
mountain taiga
established 1991
governingBody Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation NERFINISHED
hasFeature glacial lakes
pristine landscapes
river valleys
steep mountain relief
IUCNCategory Ia
languageOfOfficialName Russian
locatedIn Altai Mountains NERFINISHED
Altai Republic NERFINISHED
locatedNear Russia–Kazakhstan border NERFINISHED
locatedOn border with Kazakhstan
mainPurpose environmental monitoring
nature conservation
scientific research
nearestCity Gorno-Altaysk NERFINISHED
officialName Катунский государственный природный заповедник
partOf Altai biosphere region NERFINISHED
Altai-Sayan ecoregion NERFINISHED
Golden Mountains of Altai World Heritage Site NERFINISHED
protects Altai argali NERFINISHED
Siberian ibex NERFINISHED
Siberian musk deer NERFINISHED
brown bear
golden eagle
snow leopard
publicAccess limited
UNESCORegion Europe and North America NERFINISHED
UNESCOStatus World Heritage Site component

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Belukha Mountain isWithinProtectedArea Katun Nature Reserve