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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Katun Nature Reserve canonical 3

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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
Belukha massif
linked to: Belukha Mountain

Katun River headwaters
linked to: Katun River

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
hasFeature glacial lakes
pristine landscapes
river valleys
steep mountain relief
IUCNCategory Ia
languageOfOfficialName Russian
locatedIn Altai Mountains
Altai Republic
locatedNear Russia–Kazakhstan border
locatedOn border with Kazakhstan
mainPurpose environmental monitoring
nature conservation
scientific research
nearestCity Gorno-Altaysk
officialName Катунский государственный природный заповедник
partOf Altai biosphere region
Altai-Sayan ecoregion
Golden Mountains of Altai World Heritage Site
protects Altai argali
Siberian ibex
Siberian musk deer
brown bear
golden eagle
snow leopard
publicAccess limited
UNESCORegion Europe and North America
UNESCOStatus World Heritage Site component

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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Belukha Mountain isWithinProtectedArea Katun Nature Reserve
Ust-Koksa hasNearbyProtectedArea Katun Nature Reserve
Katun Range protectedArea Katun Nature Reserve