National parks of Azerbaijan. Reserves and national parks of Azerbaijan Goygol National Park
If you look at the map of Azerbaijan, you can see that most of it is occupied by nature conservation areas. The country has nine national parks, as well as 13 nature reserves and 18 state reserves. The ecological diversity of the national parks of Azerbaijan is impressive: wide steppes and semi-deserts, dense relict forests, mountain lakes and deep rivers. Leopards and goitered gazelles live in these places, and birds from the northern countries arrive for wintering. "Moscow-Baku" has compiled a rating of the national parks of Azerbaijan, in which the world of unique animals and birds is hidden from prying eyes.
Zangezur national park
Zangezur National Park named after academician Hasan Aliyev is located on the territory of the Ordubad region of the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic. It took its name from the ridge of the same name, part of which runs through the territory of the nature protection zone. This park was created in order to preserve and restore the population of animals listed in the Red Book of Azerbaijan. AT last years with the support of the Ministry of Ecology and natural resources, public association IDEA and World Fund Conservation of Nature (WWF) is implementing a project to restore the population of leopards, which were threatened with complete extinction. The project turned out to be successful, and last year, with the help of photo traps, environmentalists managed to notice a family of leopards with three cubs, which became the pride and achievement of Zangezur Park. And earlier this year, Nat Geo Wild dedicated an entire program to Caucasian leopard, having made a "hunt" for him in the Zangezur park.
Aggel National Park
Aghgol National Park was created on the territory of Aghjabadi and Beylagan regions. It is located in the Mil steppe and has a semi-desert landscape where foxes and turtles live. However, the main decoration of the park is Lake Aggel (in translation - white lake), where migratory, semi-aquatic and waterfowl massively winter and nest. The modern Aggel National Park is listed by UNESCO as a wetland of world importance. In this bird paradise, you can meet more than 140 species of birds - herons, cormorants, flamingos, pelicans, etc. This park is a real crossroads Western Siberia and Kazakhstan to Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Africa.
Shirvan National Park
This park is located on the territory of the Salyan region and, like the neighboring Aggol National Park, it was chosen migratory birds who come here for the winter. However, the Shirvan Park was created to protect not only waterfowl, but also for the breeding of goitered gazelles, which can be seen walking in the natural environment. Once these gazelles were on the verge of extinction. So, in the 60s of the last century, environmentalists counted only 77 gazelles and began to sound the alarm. As a result of the ban on their fishing and the creation of special reserves, the number of goitered gazelles was restored. Today Shirvan Park is the only one in Europe habitat gazelles habitat. You can watch them from the observation deck, but it is not recommended to approach them, as these shy fallow deer do not like uninvited guests.
Hyrcanian National Park
This park was created on the territory of the Lankaran and Astara regions, and its main purpose of creation is to protect the landscapes of the humid subtropics. In order to include the Hyrcanian forests in the list of natural and cultural heritage UNESCO documents have been submitted to the secretariat of this organization and are still waiting in the wings. Hyrcanian Park consists entirely of relic and endemic plant species, and its main pride is the unique "iron tree". In Azerbaijan, it is called demir-agach - it got its name due to its wood, which is as hard as iron, and also has the color of rust. scientific name of this tree, which is included in the world's Red Book - Parrotia Persica. It belongs to the type of relic plant of the third period, and its age is about 18-20 million years. locals they treat demir-agach with respect, which, according to popular beliefs, has magical powers.
Altiagaj National Park
This park was created on the territory of Khizi and Siyazan regions. 90 percent of its territory is occupied by forests, and it was created to prevent erosion processes on the southeastern slopes of the Greater Caucasus and to preserve rare species of animals and plants. In this park you can find different kinds trees and plants, and among its inhabitants are roe deer, raccoons, bears and foxes. The peculiarity of this park is that the only one in the country has been created here. rehabilitation center where veterinarians restore the health of animals and birds. Entrance to the Center is free for visitors, and those who wish can take care of injured bear cubs and chanterelles themselves.
Absheron National Park
This park is the closest to Baku, or to be more precise, it is located on the territory of the Khazar district of the capital. The smallest national park in Azerbaijan is home to goitered gazelles, jackals, foxes and badgers, among the birds are the herring gull, sniffling swan, coot and the unique marsh harrier. However, this nature protection zone, first of all, was created to preserve the Caspian seals living in this territory, which are under the threat of extinction. The Caspian seal is listed in the Red Book of Azerbaijan, and its fishing has been banned since 1952. In Azerbaijan, it can only be found in summer near the sea, passing through the Absheron Park. During this period, the Caspian seal returns after breeding, and then again goes into deep waters.
Shahdag National Park
Shahdag National Park is located in the north of Azerbaijan, on the southern slope of the Greater Caucasus Range. It is considered the largest protected area country that stretches from the border with Georgia to Russia. Its total area is more than 130 thousand hectares. The zone contains the most high mountain Azerbaijan - Bazarduzi and Shahdag peak (4243 m), which gave the name to the park. The beauty of the Shahdag Park is in its snow-white peaks, where the snow does not melt even in summer, and also in the high shady forests where rare species animals included in the Red Book of Azerbaijan.
Goygol National Park
Goygol National Park was created in 2008 to preserve the rich flora and fauna of this region. The park is home to rare species of animals listed in the Red Book, and more than 800 species also grow. medicinal plants. Goygol National Park is a pearl of Azerbaijan's nature. Its entire territory is divided by deep valleys, where stormy rivers and transparent mountain lakes rest. Here is the largest lake in Azerbaijan - Goygol, which, by the way, gave the name to the national park. Goygol is the most visited lake in this park, but it is worth paying tribute to its other seven, no less colorful lakes. It is forbidden to swim in them, you can only admire and photograph this beauty. In its turn, long years due to the environmental situation, Goygol Park was closed to outsiders, and only 20 years later, in 2015, it was opened to visitors, who can now visit it only along a certain route.
Samur-Yalama National Park
This park is the youngest and was created only five years ago on the territory of the Khachmaz region. The main objectives of the park are the preservation of rare, endangered plant species in the forested areas of the Caspian Sea coast, natural places habitats of fish species such as salmon and carp, important migratory routes for migratory birds. Directly north of the park, on the other side of the Samur River, is the Samur State nature reserve Russia. Both parks complement each other: their goal is to preserve the most valuable subtropical ecosystem in the Samur River Delta, known as the Samur Forest. In turn, this is the only place in Azerbaijan where forests go directly to the sea.
Azerbaijan as a country of ancient culture in the region of the Caucasus and Central Asia, the Black and Caspian Seas, rich in biological diversity in Europe, is the owner of a unique natural heritage. The role of specially protected territories - nature reserves in the conservation of biological diversity is indispensable. Precisely as a result of the activities of the reserves, it became possible to preserve rare and endangered species of flora and fauna.
By the order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated July 5, 2003, a National Park was established on the administrative territory of the Agjabedi and Beylagan regions (17924 hectares) on the basis of the Ag-Gel State Reserve and the Ag-Gel State Reserve.
Altiagaj National Park is located in Azerbaijan, on the territory of two regions: Khizi and Siyazan, it is in the north-east of the country. The name of the park comes from the word "agaj" - a measure of distance, which was approximately 7 kilometers, and "alty" in the local dialect means six.
Absheron National Park (Azerbaijani Abşeron Milli Parkı) - created in 2005 on the basis of the Absheron State Reserve, in the Azizbek district of Baku. total area The park is 783 hectares (7.83 km²).
Goygol National Park (Azerbaijani Göygöl Milli Parkı) - created in 2008 on the territory of the Goygol region. The total area of the park is 12.755 hectares (127.55 km²). The park was created on the basis of the Goygol State Reserve. The area with the name Goygol has become world famous due to its rich forests,
Hirkan National Park (Azerbaijani Hirkan Milli Parkı) - created in 2004 on the territories of Lankaran region and Astara region. The area is 42,797 hectares (427.97 km²). The main purpose of creating the park was to protect the landscapes of the humid subtropics, as well as the protection of relic
Zangezur National Park named after academician Hasan Aliyev Created in 2003 on the territory of the Ordubad region of the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic.
Absheron National Park
The Absheron National Park was created from the Absheron State Reserve in 2005. The purpose of its creation was to preserve the goitered gazelles, Caspian seals and waterfowl living in this territory. It is located in Azerbaijan, on the territory of the Azizbek district of the city of Baku. The area of the park is 783 hectares.
Goitered gazelles, jackals, foxes, badgers, hares live on the land of the Absheron National Park, and seals and fish live in the waters of the Caspian Sea. 
Of the birds, there are - herring gull, sniffing swan, coot, gray red-headed and black ducks, sandpiper, marsh harrier and other migratory birds. Of the above, unique bird is the marsh harrier. It prefers to hunt small birds and their eggs, as well as fish and amphibians, so this bird builds its nests in swampy areas overgrown with reeds and reeds. Many animals and birds listed in the Red Book of Azerbaijan are also found in the Absheron National Park.
Gobustan State Historical and Artistic Reserve
The Gobustan State Historical and Artistic Reserve is a plain with a cultural landscape of rock paintings, which cover an area of about 540 hectares.
In Gobustan, you can find numerous rock paintings and ancient sites that testify to the inhabitants of the region of ancient eras, periods of the Paleolithic and the Middle Ages. The name "Gobustan" literally means "land of ravines".
First archaeological excavations conducted here began in the 30s of the twentieth century, when Iskhak Jafarzade discovered 3,500 rock paintings, pits, caves and other historically significant objects in Gobustan. In 1965, 300 new rock carvings, more than 20 dwellings and 40 kurgan burials were found. In 2007 cave drawings and the reserve itself were included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Goygol National Park
The area called Goygol is world famous for its beautiful and rich forests, unique nature and beauty. To preserve this natural splendor, the Goygol National Park was created on April 1, 2008. The total area of the park today is 12,755 hectares. Goygol National Park is located on the picturesque northern slopes of Mount Kapaz, at an altitude of 1,000 - 3,060 meters above sea level.
The creation of the national park was aimed mainly at the preservation of the local bio-environment, the efficient use of natural resources and the development of ecotourism. The main part of the national park has a rich vegetation cover.
Forests at an altitude of 1,100 - 2,200 meters above sea level include 80 species of trees and shrubs. The right tributary of the Kurekchay River - Akhsuchay flows through the territory of the park. Goygol National Park is also rich in its fauna. Rare animal species are protected in the park, such as the Caucasian Noble deer and trout. Beautiful and diverse nature, rich flora and fauna of the Goygol National Park allows you to effectively organize and develop ecotourism.
Zangezur National Park
Zangezur National Park named after academician Hasan Aliyev state reserve"Zangezur" is located on the territory of the Ordubad region of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. It was created to preserve and restore populations of rare animals - the Transcaucasian mouflon, leopard, bezoar goat, Caucasian black grouse, brown bear and striped hyena.
All these animals are listed in the Red Book. The creation of the national park dates back to 2003, and the area is 42,797 hectares.
Zangezur National Park named after academician Hasan Aliyev is literally the location of many endangered species of animals, the park has a rich biodiversity. Only from the forms of life listed in the Red Book of Azerbaijan, 58 species of animals and 39 species of plants live here, which organize a harmonious but fragile ecosystem of this area.
Altiagaj National Park
Altiagaj National Park is located on the territory of two regions: Khyzy and Siyazan, it is in the north-east of the country. The name of the park comes from the word "agaj" - a measure of distance, equal to approximately 7 kilometers, and "alty" in the local dialect means six. It was established on August 31, 2004 and covers an impressive area of 11,035 hectares. This national park was created with the aim of developing ecotourism, protecting natural complexes, preserving and restoring the flora and fauna of the area and preserving natural landscape southeastern ridge of the Greater Caucasus.
The Atachay River and several of its tributaries flow through the territory of the Altiagadzh National Park. Part of the park is covered deciduous forests, the main types of trees here are Caucasian oak, Caucasian hornbeam, oriental beech, ash and birch. Of the shrubs, prickly hawthorn, wild rose and blackberry are most common. Of the animals in the park, there are: roe deer, bears, wild boars, lynxes, foxes, hares, wolves, small rodents and other mammals. Restoration Center operates at Altiagaj National Park wildlife and Animal Rehabilitation Clinic.
Pirguly State Reserve
The Pirguli State Reserve was established by the decision of the Azerbaijani government in 1968 on a 1,500-hectare site in the eastern part of the Greater Caucasus mountain range.
The main goal of creating the reserve was to prevent the processes of erosion and dusting of the atmosphere, as well as to preserve the typical mountain-forest landscape characteristic of this place and to increase the number of valuable, rare and significant species animals and plants.
The local forests are known for their rich, beautiful scenery. Of the trees there are hornbeam, oak, beech. They form both pure and mixed forests. Ash, white maple, yew, willow, walnut, cherry, apple, pear, ironwood, medlar are found in mixed form in these forests. The animal world consists of various mammals and birds.
Here you can meet roe deer, wild boar, brown bear, jackal. In the Pirguli State Reserve, among mammals and birds listed in the Red Book, there are Brown bear, chamois, francolin, golden eagle, steppe eagle.
Zagatala reserve
The Zagatala reserve is one of the most ancient reserves in Azerbaijan. It was formed in 1929 on the territory of Zagatala and Balakan regions. The reserve borders on Georgia.
The purpose of creating the Zagatala Reserve was to preserve the irreplaceable land protection and water-holding capacity of this place, natural complex as well as flora and fauna. More than 900 species of plants grow in the reserve. The main trees are beech, oak, hornbeam, linden, black alder, hook pine.
32 species of mammals live here: more than 4,500 East Caucasian goats, a thousand heads of deer and 700 chamois. There are few wolves in the reserve. They usually accompany flocks of cattle to the eylags and back. two or three wolf packs permanently live in the reserve and arrange their lairs closer to the upper border of the forest. The number of lynx in the reserve does not exceed 10-16 individuals.
Hyrcanian National Park
The Hirkan National Park was created in 2004 on the territory of two regions of Azerbaijan: Lankaran and Astara. The area of this national park is 42,797 hectares, and all of them are occupied by the picturesque bright greenery of numerous plants.
The purpose of the creation of the Hyrcanian National Park was to protect the landscapes of the humid subtropics from the harmful influence of humans, as well as to protect endemic and relic plant species. Of the plants common in Azerbaijan, 1,900 species grow in the Hyrcanian forests, including 162 endemic, 95 rare, and 38 endangered species. Among them there are those listed in the Red Book - Hyrcanian boxwood, iron tree, chestnut-leaved oak, fig, Hyrcanian pear, Lankaran albizia, Caucasian persimmon, alder and others.
Shahdag National Park
Shahdag National Park is located on the territory of several regions of Azerbaijan at once: Guba, Gusar, Ismayilli, Gabala, Oguz and Shamakhi. Such a spread is associated primarily with a large area (130,508 hectares), and secondly with the fact that it was formed on the basis of two reserves at once: Ismailly and Pirguly.
The national park was established on December 8, 2006 and covers the lands of the state forest fund and high mountain pastures of the mentioned regions. Shahdag National Park was created with the aim of preserving rare breeds trees, animals and birds, restoration of the local ecosystem, protection of natural complexes and development of ecotourism.
Since the national park is located quite high in the mountains, this has influenced its climatic factors and created conditions for the growth of rich vegetation and a variety of wildlife. Here, tourists will see the most beautiful mountain peaks of the Caucasian spurs in all their glory. Ecotourism in the area of mountains Kurvedag and Bazaryurd, having a height of more than 3,800 meters and about 4,500 meters, leaves impressions of a lifetime.
Aggel National Park
Aggel National Park is located on the territory of Agjabedi and Beylagan regions of Azerbaijan. This park was created in 2003 and covers an area of 17,924 hectares. main feature The park consists in the fact that about 99% of the territory consists of a body of water and only 1% of islands and coastlines. Once on these lands there were the Aggel State Reserve and the Aggel State Reserve, then they were united.
This national park was opened in order to protect and preserve the natural complexes of reed-marsh thickets and the waters of Lake Aggel. By the way, this is a habitat and nesting place for many waterfowl and near-water birds. The ornithological fauna of the Aggel National Park is extremely diverse. Here you can meet more than 140 species of birds, of which 89 species nest in the park. Also in the fauna of the park are mammals such as wild boar, coypu, reed cat, wolf, jackal, fox, hare and others, and, of course, there are 8 species of amphibians and reptiles, including the Syrian spadefoot, the Caspian tortoise and the water snake.
In recent years, more and more often it is said about the need for a more careful attitude to nature, various options are offered for the most rational use I will resource it. Among the most important problems is the problem of protection and protection unique nature Caucasus. The first reserves of Azerbaijan - Goygol, Zakatal and Kyzylagach were organized in 1925-1930; then in 1936 the Girkansky was organized, and in 1958 - Turianchaysky reserves. After the adoption in 1959 of the "Law on the Protection of the Nature of the Azerbaijan SSR", the Presidium of the Supreme Council of Azerbaijan organized 8 more reserves with a total area of 46.8 thousand hectares (Gobustan, Pirkulinsky, Shirvansky, Karayazsky, Aggelsky, Ismayilli and Ilisuinsky). Thus, the number of state reserves in the country in 1930. was 3, in 1959. - 5, in 1971. - 8, in 1981. - 12, in 1987. - 13, in 1990 - 15. In the Greater Caucasus, 7 were created with a total area of 58.28 thousand hectares), in the Lesser Caucasus - 3 (7.09 thousand hectares), in the Lankaran mountains - 1 (2.9 thousand hectares), in the Kura-Aksinskaya and Lenkoran lowlands - 4 ( 123.4 thousand ha) state reserves. In Azerbaijan, 2 reserves (Kyzylagach and Gobustan) are international, 12 reserves are regional and 1 (Garagel) is inter-republican.
GOBUSTAN RESERVE
Gobustan Reserve is a part of the International tourist route. The country creates one biosphere reserve on the basis of the Zagatala Reserve. A visit to the world-famous Gobustan Reserve, a unique open-air museum occupying a vast territory, is included in international tourist routes.
GAY GEL RESERVE
It is located on the northeastern slopes of the Lesser Caucasus in the Khanlar region. It was organized in 1925 for the restoration and protection of the mountain-forest, mountain-meadow and mountain-lake natural complex. Area - 7131 hectares, incl. forest - 3.9 thousand ha. The territory of the Goygol Reserve is dissected by deep valleys, in which small turbulent rivers flow. There are about 10 lakes. Brown mountain-forest soils are developed in the forest belt, and mountain-meadow soils are developed in the meadow belt. The climate is predominantly cold with dry winters
KYZYLAGACH RESERVE
It is located in the Kura-Araks and Lankaran lowlands. Includes the water area of the Big and the northern part of the Small Kyzylagach bays and their coastal strip. It was organized in 1929 on the basis of a reserve for the protection of arriving birds. Area - 88.36 thousand hectares. Wild boar, wolf, jackal, reed cat, badger, otter and other mammals live. 20 species of birds, incl. settled - a sultan, a turach are listed in the Red Book of Azerbaijan.
ZAKATAL RESERVE
It is located on the southern slope of the Greater Caucasus, on the territory of the ZaRkatal and Belokan regions. It was formed in 1929 for the protection of mountain-forest, mountain-meadow and subnival landscapes. Area - 23.84 ha, incl. forest - 16.07 thousand ha, meadows - 6.68 thousand ha. Of the representatives of the fauna, the Transcaucasian brown bear, lynx, Caucasian chamois, chamois, East Caucasian tur, horseshoe bat, crested newt, common toad listed in the Red Book of Azerbaijan. Of the birds - Caucasian black grouse, golden eagle, bearded vulture, white-tailed eagle, Caucasian snowcock, Caucasian falcon and goshawk are listed in the Red Book of Azerbaijan. Of the reptiles, the esklon snake and the Caucasian snake are also listed in the Red Book of Azerbaijan.
HYRKANIAN RESERVE
It is located in the forest belt of the Talysh mountains and the Lankaran lowland. Created in December 1936 to protect and study the natural complex of the Hyrcanian root. The area is 2.91 thousand hectares, all covered with forest. It consists of two sections: mountainous on the slopes of the ridge. More than 20 plant species and 10 animal species are listed in the Red Book. The most characteristic of them are ironwood, chestnut-leaved oak, Lankaran albicia, velvety euonymus, Caspian locust, hornbeam-leaved zelkova, Hyrcanian fig, Hyrcanian boxwood, Caucasian persimmon, winged lapina, almost heart-leaved alder and other plants, Cis-Asian leopard, spotted deer, brown bear , striped hyena, lynx, black stork and other animals.
TURIANCHAY RESERVE
It was organized on May 6, 1958 on the territory of Agdash and Yevlakh regions at an altitude of 400-650m above sea level. On an area of 12.63 thousand hectares, the natural complex of the arid landscape is protected and restored, especially juniper and pistachio forests, animal world, easily eroded soils and other arid natural complexes of Bozdag species composition much richer. 24 species of mammals, 20 species of reptiles and 112 species of birds, 3 species of amphibians live here. Of the vertebrates, 9 species are listed in the Red Book. Bears, wild boars, forest cats, hare, badger, partridges, pheasant, kestrel, headless vulture, black vulture and other birds are more common here, and from reptiles - gyurza.
SHIRVAN RESERVE
It is located in the South-Eastern Shirvan steppe on the territory of the Salyan and Neftchala regions. It was organized on June 30, 1969 on the territory of the Bandovansky reserve for the protection of the natural complex, especially gazelles. Area - 25.76 thousand hectares 3 species of animals are listed in the Red Book of Azerbaijan, incl. gazelle, 4 species of birds (francolin, bustard, white-tailed eagle, little bustard), reptiles and amphibians - Mediterranean tortoise and Syrian spadefoot. Two additional species of birds (steppe eagle and black-bellied sandgrouse) have been added to the Red Book of Azerbaijan.
GARAGELSKY RESERVE
It is located between the Lachin region of Azerbaijan and the Goris region of Armenia. The total area is 240 hectares. Of these, 751 consists of a body of water, 25% of the coastlines, where the main part is made up of rocks and ravines. The lake, which is located in the crater of an inactive volcano, has a maximum length of 1950 m, a maximum width of 1250 m, maximum depth 78 m, perimeter 5500 m. The coast is covered with alpine meadows.
PIRKULINSKY RESERVE
It is located on the southeastern slope of the Greater Caucasus. It was organized on December 25, 1968 on the territory of the Shamakhi region to preserve typical mountain and forest landscapes. Area - 1.52 thousand hectares, incl. forest - 1.43 thousand ha. Some plant species (especially yew) are listed in the Red Book of Azerbaijan. Among the animals included are the Transcaucasian brown bear, lynx, chamois, crested newt, goshawk.
KARAYAZ RESERVE
It is located on the left bank of the Kura River, in the northwestern part of the republic. The area is 4,86 thousand hectares, incl. forest - 3.48 thousand ha. A certain part of the lands of the reserve are former arable lands, wastelands, pastures, pastures. Shrub thickets of willow, barberry, sucker, hawthorn, etc. stretch along the river. Multi-tiered tugai are widespread, in which the main tree species are white poplar, oak, alder, plantings of white acacia. Common pomegranate, Caucasian persimmon, forest grapes and red pyracantha are listed in the Red Book of Azerbaijan. From the representatives of the fauna, thrush, poyuz, common toad, lynx, Caucasian goshawk, river trout listed in the Red Book of Azerbaijan.
BASUTCHAY RESERVE
It is located in the Zangelan region in the valley of the Basutchay river, which is a tributary of the Araks river. Organized July 4, 1974 for the protection of the natural complex, especially for the preservation of the unique plane tree grove. Area - 107 hectares, incl. forest - 85 ha. In a grove that stretches along the river for almost 12 km, in addition to the eastern plane tree (the age of many trees reaches 500 years), there are also Walnut, Caucasian carcass, elm, pistachio, oak (Araksinsky and Georgian), in the shrub layer hazel, dogwood, wild rose, etc. The oriental plane tree is listed in the Red Book of Azerbaijan.
AGGEL RESERVE
It is located in the Mil steppe and the Kura-Araks lowland. It was organized in 1978 in the water area of the Aggelsky reserve, on the territory of the Agdzhebedinsky district. The area is 4.4 thousand hectares. About 99% of the territory consists of water space, only 1% of islands and coastlines. The natural complex of Lake Aggel is protected, especially the arriving and settled birds
ISMAILLI RESERVE
It is located on the southern slope of the Greater Caucasus in the Ismayilli region. It was organized on June 12, 1981 on the territory of the Ismayilli reserve for the protection of the natural complex. In the fauna - 40 species of mammals, 17 species of reptiles, 6 species of amphibians, 4 species of fish, 104 species of birds. 5 bird species (Caucasian black grouse, bearded vulture, golden eagle, goshawk and serpent eagle) and three mammal species (brown bear, lynx, chamois), 1 relict species (Mediterranean tortoise), 1 amphibian species (crested newt) and 1 fish species ( river trout) are listed in the Red Book of Azerbaijan.
ALTYAGADJ RESERVE
It is located on the southeastern slope of the Greater Caucasus in the Khizi region. It was organized on March 22, 1990 to combat soil erosion and protect the natural landscape. Of the birds, pheasant, partridge, coot, etc. Brown bear, mountain eagle, etc. are listed in the Red Book of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Gobustan Reserve is the most famous historical and artistic reserve in the world, the purpose of which is the protection of rock art, burial mounds and housing objects dating from the Mesolithic era (8th millennium BC) to the Middle Ages, their study and propaganda.
ILISUINSKY RESERVE
It is located on the southern slope of the Greater Caucasus in the mountain-forest belt on the territory of the Kazakh region. Organized on February 20, 1987 to protect the mountain-forest natural complex. The area is 9.26 thousand hectares, 89% of which is covered with forest, about 7% consists of mountain meadow communities. There are about 50 species of birds in the avifauna. From tree species- yew; from mammals - brown bear, lynx; from reptiles - the Mediterranean tortoise, from amphibians - the crested newt; birds - Caucasian black grouse, bearded vulture, golden eagle, short-toed eagle, goshawk are listed in the Red Book of Azerbaijan.