Gubadly
Azerbaijan, Lesser Caucasus
About Gubadly
Gubadly State Nature Sanctuary is a mountain refuge in the Lesser Caucasus in Gubadly district, Azerbaijan, with an area of about 20,000 hectares at roughly 1,600 m above sea level[1].
Wildlife Ecosystems
The sanctuary protects endangered animals and birds, including brown bear, bezoar goat, wild boar and roe deer.
Flora Ecosystems
Gubadly district had about 13,160 hectares of state forest with various tree species, and more than ten large rare trees were protected as natural monuments[1].
Geology
Gubadly district lies between the Zangezur Mountains and the Karabakh mountain ridge[1].
Climate And Weather
The sanctuary stands at high mountain elevation, around 1,600 m[1], so winters are cold and snowy.
Human History
Gubadly district was set up as an administrative unit in 1933[1] and was under Armenian occupation from 1993 until 2020.
Park History
The sanctuary covers about 20,000 hectares[1].
Major Trails And Attractions
The Hakari River flows through the district[1]. No trails within the sanctuary are documented.
Visitor Facilities And Travel
The nearest town is Gubadly, about 10 km away. No visitor facilities are documented.
Conservation And Sustainability
The sanctuary protects endangered animal and bird species of the Lesser Caucasus[1].
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