Preserve "Prisursky": description, flora, fauna, climate

On the territory of the Chuvash Republicseveral natural areas that are under state protection. It is a national park, a nature park, natural monuments, sanctuaries. Among these riches is the State Nature Reserve "Prisursky", which has a unique flora and fauna.

Description and Location

The reserve is located on the territory of the Chuvashrepublic and is divided into three territories, which cover three regions - Alatyr, Yalchik and Batyrev. All of them occupy the central zone of the Prisur woodland. And on its slopes from the west and east are the basins of the rivers Sura and Volga. The average height of the massif varies from 120 to 180 m. But the highest point is 221 meters. From the north-east to south-west there is a slight bias. Also on the territory of the river. Sura flows r. Lulya with tributaries (Sultanka, Orlik, Abachka).

What is it for?

Preservation "Prisursky" (Chuvashia) is consideredYoung, because it was organized in 1995. When it was created, the aim was to protect wetlands and southern taiga valleys, as well as their fauna. The main task remained and is still the preservation of the species of the Russian desman, which is included in the Red Book of the country, as well as protect waterfowl that fly to the reservoirs from the wintering grounds.

Over time, the territory of the reserve was increased bythe account of the fact that in the east of Chuvashia added new sites. They are necessary to preserve the zones of steppe vegetation, where marmots prefer to settle. As a result, 9.1 thousand hectares of protected territory are in the reserve's territory.

The climate of the area

Preservation "Prisursky" is located in the zone wheredominated by a temperate continental climate, so in the winter it's cold here, and with the onset of summer comes the heat. In January, the average temperature is about -12.5 FROM. The hottest is July, this month the average temperature of the thermometer is +19 FROM.

Flora of the reserve

The reserve "Prisursky" is filled with northernBroad-leaved forests, where relatively few spruce grow. Also on the territory there are coniferous forests, but mostly these are minor forest zones where pine and spruce grows. The main "inhabitants" of deciduous forests are linden, aspen, birch, and in lesser quantity you can meet oak, alder and willow.

In reservoirs of the reserve the floatingwater nut. It is a rare species that is listed in the Red Book of our country. Also in the list of rare plants that grow here are: open chamber, Australian scabbard, watercote, water-lily, multifilament, gray-leafed gruz.

Not far from the village of Surinsky in Yalchinskoyedistrict you can see the plots with meadow steppe. So, here there is a bell of the Volga, a feather-grass feather-grass, an Austrian astragalus, a simple moss, a timothy feather grass.

In the Batyrevsky zone relic steppe biogeocenosis grows.

Thus, the Prisursky Reserve on its territorypreserved approximately 1,000 species of vegetation and an additional 120 species of fungi. Among the 70 plants lichen, moss - 127, gymnosperms - 5, angiosperms - 800, fern - Lycopsida and 14 - 3.

Fauna of the reserve

There are 46 species registered in the whole territorymammals. Among them, the desman is living here, which is included in the register of the Russian Red Book. This rare species belongs to the main protected. The usual representatives of mammals living in the reserve are: a wolf, a fox, a bear, a forest dormouse, an elk, a hare, an otter, a wild boar, a marten, a beaver. On the Yalchinsk and Batyrevskaya territories there were preserved bobaks (steppe marmots).

Also, the Prisursky reserve sheltered in itsThe palaces of 190 species of birds, they nest in the forests and near the water. Of these, 13 species are registered in the Red Data Book. These include the white-tailed eagle, the snake-eater, the burial ground, the large eagle spot, the magpie-magpie, the owl, the osprey, the gray crane, the river tern.

In local reservoirs there are 33 species of fish. In addition, there are amphibians, a total of 9 species. Besides them, there are 7 different reptiles. The most abundant here are insects, their more than 1500 varieties. Also there are rare species such as carpenter, elephant-octopus, large-size parnepus, mnemosin and others.

Where to start the tour

For tourists who visit the reserve for the first time, theirit is better to start the journey with the part that is in Batyrevsky district. For example, if you go up here 200 meters from the highway, most likely, travelers will be able to observe the marmots colony. You can also walk along the trails or arrange horse riding and ride along the scenic routes. And after a busy journey, you can go to Alatyr, a city 40 km away from the reserve. There are also places of interest and historical treasures, since the settlement was founded in the 13th century.