Chalk Flora Nature Reserve
Chalk Flora Nature Reserve (Ukrainian: Крейдова флора (заповідник)) (also: Cretaceous Flora) is a protected nature reserve of Ukraine that lies on open chalk slopes of the riverine hills along the Donets River. The reserve is in the Kramatorsk Raion of Donetsk Oblast.[1][2] it is a sub-unit of the Ukrainian Steppe Nature Reserve, with an area of 1,134 hectares.
Topography
The ridge is about 50-70 meters above the surrounding territory, and steep - up to 70 degrees. The area has been preserved in large part because the land is not suitable for agriculture.
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Climate and ecoregion
The climate of Chalk Flora NR is Humid continental climate, warm summer (Köppen climate classification (Dfb)). This climate is characterized by large seasonal temperature differentials and a warm summer (at least four months averaging over 10 °C (50 °F), but no month averaging over 22 °C (72 °F).[3][4]
Flora and fauna
About a third of the reserve territory is forest, surrounded by steppe. The forests are typically of chalk pine or birch. The steppe is of the multi-grass variety found in the mid-Ukrainian regions, on chalky soils and sow-hummus black soils.[2]
Public use
As a strict nature reserve, Chalk Flora's primary purpose is protection of nature and scientific study. Public access is prohibited.[1]
See also
- Lists of Nature Preserves of Ukraine (class Ia protected areas)
- National Parks of Ukraine (class II protected areas)
References
- ^ a b "Chalk Flora Nature Reserve" (in Ukrainian). Official Reserve Website. Archived from the original on March 15, 2017. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
- ^ a b "Chalk Flora Nature Reserve" (in Ukrainian). Ukraine Incognita. Archived from the original on April 6, 2010. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Dataset - Koppen climate classifications". World Bank. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
External links
- Boundaries of Chalk Flora Nature Reserve on OpenStreetMap.org
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