The Daurian Nature Reserve ( Russian : Даурский заповедник , romanized : Daurskiy zapovednik ) is a Russian zapovednik (strict nature reserve) situated in the southern part of Zabaykalsky Krai in Siberia , Russia , close to the border with Mongolia . It is part of a World Heritage Site named "The Landscapes of Dauria ".
15-582: The reserve was established in 1987 to protect the dry steppes and wetlands of South Siberia. It is contiguous with the Dornod Mongol Biosphere Reserve in Mongolia, a 8,429,072 hectares (20,828,690 acres) area of steppe immediately to the south. The reserve comprises 222,965 hectares (550,960 acres), of which about 173,201 hectares (427,990 acres) constitute the buffer zone which surrounds several protected core zones. The core area
30-411: A World Heritage Site named "The Landscapes of Dauria ". Mongol Daguur was declared a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 2005. A biosphere reserve aims to preserve the environment while allowing local communities to be involved in sustainable development. The core area of a biosphere reserve is strictly protected, the buffer zone is used for research and similar activities, and the transition zone allows
45-535: A 8,429,072 hectares (20,828,690 acres) area of steppe immediately to the south. The reserve comprises 222,965 hectares (550,960 acres), of which about 173,201 hectares (427,990 acres) constitute the buffer zone which surrounds several protected core zones. The core area is of about 49,764 hectares (122,970 acres) and is divided into 9 plots. The buffer zone of the reserve covers the Torey Lakes : two large lakes called Barun-Torey and Zun-Torey. The Daurian Reserve
60-541: A transition area of 6,786,477 hectares (16,769,750 acres). Habitats present include temperate steppe, rocky outcrops, sand dunes and marshes. The reserve is divided into two areas. The larger, northern area lies alongside a protected area in Russia, the Daursky Nature Reserve . It lies to the south of Lake Barun-Torey and consists of grass steppes and some wetlands. The smaller, southern area consists of
75-510: Is Subarctic climate, dry winter ( Köppen climate classification Subarctic climate(Dwc) ). This climate is characterized by mild summers (only 1-3 months above 10 °C (50.0 °F)) and cold winters having monthly precipitation less than one-tenth of the wettest summer month. The vertebrate fauna includes 48 mammal species, 317 bird species, 3 reptile species, 3 amphibian species and 4 species of fish. In addition, there are about 800 species of insects. The reserve also contains 1 colony of
90-460: Is a Russian zapovednik (strict nature reserve) situated in the southern part of Zabaykalsky Krai in Siberia , Russia , close to the border with Mongolia . It is part of a World Heritage Site named "The Landscapes of Dauria ". The reserve was established in 1987 to protect the dry steppes and wetlands of South Siberia. It is contiguous with the Dornod Mongol Biosphere Reserve in Mongolia,
105-582: Is located in the Daurian forest steppe ecoregion, a band of grassland, shrub terrain, and mixed forests in northeast Mongolia and a portion of Siberia, Russia. The climate at the Daurian Reserve is Subarctic climate, dry winter ( Köppen climate classification Subarctic climate(Dwc) ). This climate is characterized by mild summers (only 1-3 months above 10 °C (50.0 °F)) and cold winters having monthly precipitation less than one-tenth of
120-403: Is of about 49,764 hectares (122,970 acres) and is divided into 9 plots. The buffer zone of the reserve covers the Torey Lakes : two large lakes called Barun-Torey and Zun-Torey. The Daurian Reserve is located in the Daurian forest steppe ecoregion, a band of grassland, shrub terrain, and mixed forests in northeast Mongolia and a portion of Siberia, Russia. The climate at the Daurian Reserve
135-494: The Ulz River basin and associated wetlands. This area is home to the rare white-naped crane ( Grus vipio ) and other species of crane. The core zone is designated as a Special Protected area and is managed for the conservation of the herds of Mongolian gazelle ( Procapra gutturosa ). The transition areas are used for sustainable tourism , and for grazing livestock, the culling of wildlife as necessary, forest maintenance, and
150-692: The area is located in Dornod Province of eastern Mongolia, and is contiguous with the Daurian ecoregion in Russia and the Hulun Lake wetlands in China . The area is categorized as a Strictly Protected Area within the framework of protected areas in Mongolia. It covers 8,429,072 hectares (20,828,690 acres) and was designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2005. Together with Ugtam Nature refuge and Daursky Nature Reserve in Russia it constitutes
165-553: The area to ensure migration of the dzeren between Russia and Mongolia. 49°58′N 115°26′E / 49.967°N 115.433°E / 49.967; 115.433 Dornod Mongol Biosphere Reserve Mongol Daguur ( Mongolian : Монгол дагуур , also referred to as Mongolian Dauria ) is a steppe and wetland region in Mongolia listed as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Ramsar Site of International Importance . A transboundary ecoregion straddling three countries,
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#1732772103240180-600: The gathering of medicinal plants for household use by the pastoral population of about 11,800 residents. Mongol Daguur's steppe and wetlands territory mainly consists of low mountainous landscapes that support a variety of fauna and flora. The biosphere reserve provides nesting and breeding grounds for globally endangered species such as the white-naped crane , while also serving as a migratory stopover site for many rare and endangered species. Daursky Nature Reserve The Daurian Nature Reserve ( Russian : Даурский заповедник , romanized : Daurskiy zapovednik )
195-452: The local communities to undertake ecologically sustainable activities. Mongol Daguur has a total area of 8,429,072 hectares (20,828,690 acres) and is located between 46°06' to 46°52'N and 116°11' to 118°27'E. Its altitudinal range is between 700 and 1,100 m (2,300 and 3,600 ft) above sea level. It consists of a core area of about 570,374 hectares (1,409,420 acres) surrounded by a buffer zone of 1,072,220 hectares (2,649,500 acres) and
210-671: The rare Iris potaninii . It had been planned to introduce the Przewalski horse to the reserve in the 1980s, but the plans were cancelled following the collapse of the Soviet Union, although hopes for their implementation were rekindled in 2009. Mammals of the reserve included on the IUCN red list are dzeren , pallas cat and Daurian hedgehog . Recently a new zakaznik , the Dzeren Valley (Долина дзерена), has been created in
225-404: The wettest summer month. The vertebrate fauna includes 48 mammal species, 317 bird species, 3 reptile species, 3 amphibian species and 4 species of fish. In addition, there are about 800 species of insects. The reserve also contains 1 colony of the rare Iris potaninii . It had been planned to introduce the Przewalski horse to the reserve in the 1980s, but the plans were cancelled following
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