Biosphere Reserve Information
Kazakhstan
Charyn
2018
Situated in the inter-montane basin of Ili, in the southeast of Kazakhstan, this biosphere reserve unites the canyon-like valley of the Charyn river with relict ash forest, deserts and steppes typical of Central Asia. The floristic diversity includes some 1,000 species of higher vascular plants. The fauna is rich and diverse. While agriculture has long been the main economic activity in the region, tourism has been developing for several years alongside cattle breeding and horticulture.
Administrative Authorities
Charyn Biosphere Reserve
Contact
Contact Address
Telephone
Charyn Biosphere Reserve, 4 Kadyrbaev Str., Shonzy Town, Almaty Oblast
(+7 727) 782 1433
Fax
N/A
Location
Latitude
43°28'00''N
Longitude
79°10'00''E
Area (hectares)
Surface Area
239,731
Core Area
9,427
Buffer Area
117,622
Transition Area
112,681
Map
Last updated: 2018