Jazy Game Reserve

Jazy Game Reserve is a reserve located in a flood plain of Jazy River of Osh Province of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1975 to conserve flood plain reed-sandthorn brushwoods and wetlands, serving breeding areas for pheasant, and wintering ground for water-fowl birds. The reserve occupies 5,000 hectares.[1]

Jazy Game Reserve
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Jazy Game Reserve
Location Kyrgyzstan
Nearest cityUzgen
Coordinates40°46′N 73°26′E
Area5000 hectares
Established1975

References

  1. Ошская область:Энциклопедия [Encyclopedia of Osh Oblast] (in Russian). Bishkek: Chief Editorial Board of Kyrgyz Soviet Encyclopedia. 1987. p. 445.
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