In this article, we are going to explore Chyornye Zemli Nature Reserve and its impact in different contexts. From its origin to its current evolution, Chyornye Zemli Nature Reserve has been a topic of interest and debate in various areas. We will analyze its importance in contemporary society, its relevance in the academic field and its influence on technological development. Additionally, we will examine how Chyornye Zemli Nature Reserve has shaped people's opinions and attitudes over time and how it continues to be a reference point in today's world. Through this comprehensive analysis, we hope to shed light on Chyornye Zemli Nature Reserve and provide a more complete view of its impact on everyday life.
Chornye Zemli Nature Reserve | |
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Russian: заповедник Чёрные земли | |
Location | Republic of Kalmykia |
Nearest city | Astrakhan |
Coordinates | 46°2′N 46°8′E / 46.033°N 46.133°E |
Area | 121,901 acres (493.32 km2) |
Established | 1990 |
Governing body | Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Russia) |
Website | http://zapovednik-chernyezemli.ru/ |
Chornye Zemli Nature Reserve (Russian: заповедник Чёрные земли) (also) is a Russian 'zapovednik' (strict nature reserve). The name in Russian means "Black Lands". The main part of the reserve is located in the Caspian Depression, northwest of the Caspian Sea. It was originally created in 1990 to protect the saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica). In the meantime, the economy of Kalmykia collapsed and the numbers of saiga have crashed due to poaching for meat and horns (Chinese medicine) and desertification caused by overgrazing by domestic animals. The reserve also has colonies of egrets, cormorants, and rare pelicans. The reserve is situated in the Chernozemelsky District of Republic of Kalmykia. It was created in 1990, and covers 1,219 km2 in two locations, with a 900 km2 buffer zone.
Since 1993 to 2021, Cherny Zemli Nature Reserve was designated as one of UNESCO biosphere reserves.
Chornye Zemli is located in the middle of the Caspian lowland desert ecoregion, a region that covers the north and southeast coasts of the Caspian Sea, including the deltas of the Volga River and Ural River in the northern region. Although precipitation is relatively low (less than 200 mm/year), wildlife is supported by the river systems and sea itself.
The climate of Chornye Zemli is cool semi-arid (Köppen climate classification BSk). This climate is characterized by high variation in temperature, both daily and seasonally; with low precipitation.