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Russian
Nature Reserve
Shulgan-Tash
Zapovednik was originally a component of the Bashkirsky
Zapovednik. It was made an independent conservation organization
in 1986. The chief purpose of the conservation of the area was
to protect the Buryzyan honeybee populations that frequent the
meadows here. Staff at Shulgan-Tash engage in scientific
research as well as practical application so as to conserve
ecosystems of the park. At the same time Shulgan-Tash promotes
tourism with fantastic accommodation, nature trails and
bee-keeping demonstrations.
Shulgan-Tash
Zapovednik in the Ural Mountains is located between the Nugush
River and Belaya River. A number of smaller rivers flow through
the park and into the Belaya. Kap Cave is one of the main
geological features of the area. Visitors enter the cave through
a massive archway. The 3 levels of Kap Cave each have their own
set of galleries, halls and corridors, forming an immaculate
labyrinth. Impressive stalagmites and stalactites have formed
over the years. Exciting cave drawings have been discovered in
the cave depicting various animals and symbols. Interestingly,
the cave remains an important Bashkirian place of worship.
As Shulgan-Tash
Nature Reserve is the meeting place of forest and steppe biomes.
The terrain is chiefly broadleaf forests, light coniferous
forests, mountain steppe and rolling meadows. The lower mountain
slopes of Shulgan-Tash are where you will find English oak,
aspen, birch, small-leaved linden, mountain ash and ground
cherry. Higher up the slopes are oaks, Russian elm, Scotch elm,
and Norway maple. Growing in canyons are white birch, aspen and
weeping birch. Stunning wildflowers bloom in the meadows toward
the end of June. Amongst this magical display are willow bell,
oxeye daisy, yellow bedstraw, pot marjoram, lesser starwort and
Maltese cross.
Due to its fantastic
landscape and wonderful diversity of plant life, Shulgan-Tash
Zapovednik is a grand wildlife haven. Keep your eyes open for
bears, badgers, otters, moose, wild boar, hedgehogs, mountain
hare, Siberian chipmunks, bats and others. Birdwatchers will be
throughly pleased with the 198 bird species that call the park
home. Amongst these feathered residents are greater greenshank,
Eurasian dipper, common crane, corn crake, Northern shoveler,
woodcock, great spotted woodpecker, great gray owl, tawny owl,
Eurasian scops-owl, osprey, white-tailed eagle and black stork,
to name a few. Be sure to pay a visit to the unique Shulgan-Tash
Nature Reserve whilst touring Russia.
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Shulgan-Tash Reserve
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