Kastel ( Ukrainian: Kastel , Crimean-Tat. Qastel, Kastel ) is a botanical reserve of local importance located in the city district of Alushta ( Crimea ). Created November 11, 1979 . Area - 150 hectares. Land user - the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Crimea and the State Autonomous Institution of the Republic of Crimea “Alushta Forest Hunting”.
| Castel | |
|---|---|
| Ukrainian Kastel , Crimean Tat. Qastel, Castell | |
| IUCN Category IV (Species or Habitat Management Territory) | |
| basic information | |
| Area | 150 ha |
| Established | November 11, 1979 |
| Management organization | Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Crimea State Autonomous Institution of the Republic of Crimea "Alushta Forest Hunting" |
| Location | |
| A country |
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| Nearest town | Alushta |
History
The reserve was created by Decision of the Executive Committee of the Crimean Regional Council of People's Deputies dated 11.11.1979 No. 617 "On the organization of reserves of wild medicinal plants."
It is a state nature reserve of regional importance , according to the Order of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Crimea dated 05.02.2015 No. 69-r “On approval of the List of specially protected natural territories of regional significance of the Republic of Crimea”.
Description
The reserve was created with the aim of preserving, renewing and rational use of typical and unique natural complexes: a valuable floral complex. Any activity is prohibited or restricted on the territory of the reserve if it contradicts the goals of its creation or causes harm to natural complexes and their components.
The reserve is located on the southern coast of Crimea near Mount Kastel , which between the villages of Vinogradnoye and Lazurnoe is located on the territory of the Zaprudnensky forestry (blocks 70, 71).
The nearest town is Vinogradnoye and Lazurnoe , the city is Alushta .
Nature
The nature of the reserve is represented by forest (domination of oak and beech) with the participation of high juniper ( Juniperus excelsa Bieb.), Pistachio ( Pistacia atlantica Desf.) And small-fruited strawberries ( Arbutus andrachne L.).
Notes
- ↑ This geographical feature is located on the territory of the Crimean Peninsula , most of which is the subject of territorial disagreements between Russia , which controls the disputed territory, and Ukraine , within the borders of which the disputed territory is recognized by the international community. According to the federal structure of Russia , the subjects of the Russian Federation are located in the disputed territory of Crimea - the Republic of Crimea and the city of federal significance Sevastopol . According to the administrative division of Ukraine , the regions of Ukraine are located in the disputed territory of Crimea - the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city with special status Sevastopol .
Sources
- Map sheet L-36-129 Yalta . Scale: 1: 100,000. State of the terrain for 1986. 1988 edition
- About the object on the site of the information and analytical system “Specially Protected Natural Territories of Russia”