Galichya Gora

Galichya Gora
Galichya Gora
Map showing the location of Galichya Gora
Map showing the location of Galichya Gora
LocationRussia
Nearest cityZadonsk
Coordinates52°36′5″N 38°55′42″E / 52.60139°N 38.92833°E / 52.60139; 38.92833
Area230 ha
Established1925
Governing bodyVoronezh State University

Galichya Gora is a Zapovednik or nature reserve located in Yeletsky District of Lipetsk Oblast and is administered by Voronezh State University.

History

Galichya Gora was founded on 25 April 1925. Originally it was administered by Yeletsky regional museum. However, on 17 April 1936, administration was transferred to Voronezh State University.[1]

Climate and ecoregion

Galichya Gora is located in the East European forest steppe ecoregion, a transition zone between the broadleaf forests of the north and the grasslands to the south.. This ecoregion is characterized by a mosaic of forests, steppe, and riverine wetlands.[2]

The climate of Galichya Gora is Humid continental climate, warm summer (Köppen climate classification (Dfb)). This climate is characterized by large swings in temperature, both diurnally and seasonally, with mild summers and cold, snowy winters.[3][4]

Constituent areas

The reserve consists of six different areas:[1]

  • Galichya Gora, (the original reserve)
  • Morozova Gora (added on 5 May 1941)
  • Pluschan (added since 1953)
  • Bykova Sheya (added since 1953)
  • Voronov Kamen (added since 1953)
  • Vorgolskoe (added since 1953)

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Reserve "Galichya Gora"". zapovednik.h1.ru. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
  2. ^ "Map of Ecoregions 2017". Resolve, using WWF data. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
  3. ^ Kottek, M.; Grieser, J.; Beck, C.; Rudolf, B.; Rubel, F. (2006). "World Map of Koppen-Geiger Climate Classification Updated" (PDF). Gebrüder Borntraeger 2006. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
  4. ^ "Dataset - Koppen climate classifications". World Bank. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
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