Dashman Forest Reserve

Dashman Forest Reserve
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Location Bazar-Korgon District, Jalal-Abad Province, Kyrgyzstan
Nearest city Kochkor-Ata
Area 5,000 ha (12,000 acres)
Established 1975

The Dashman Forest Reserve is located in Bazar-Korgon District of Jalal-Abad Province of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1975 with a purpose of conservation of natural forests composed of walnut trees (Juglans regia), apple trees (Malus spp), alycha (Prunus divaricata) and other species. The forest reserve occupies 5,000 hectares (12,000 acres).[1]

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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