Chalk Flora Nature Reserve | |
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Ukrainian: Крейдова флора (заповідник) | |
Location | Donetsk Oblast, Kramatorsk Raion |
Coordinates | 48°52′23″N 37°53′09″E / 48.87306°N 37.88583°E |
Area | 1,134 hectares (2,802 acres; 11 km2; 4 sq mi) |
Established | 1988 |
Governing body | National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine |
Website | http://pryroda.in.ua/creidoshyl/pro-zapovidnyk |
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.
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.
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]
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]
As a strict nature reserve, Chalk Flora's primary purpose is protection of nature and scientific study. Public access is prohibited. [1]
Chalk Flora Nature Reserve | |
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Ukrainian: Крейдова флора (заповідник) | |
Location | Donetsk Oblast, Kramatorsk Raion |
Coordinates | 48°52′23″N 37°53′09″E / 48.87306°N 37.88583°E |
Area | 1,134 hectares (2,802 acres; 11 km2; 4 sq mi) |
Established | 1988 |
Governing body | National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine |
Website | http://pryroda.in.ua/creidoshyl/pro-zapovidnyk |
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.
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.
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]
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]
As a strict nature reserve, Chalk Flora's primary purpose is protection of nature and scientific study. Public access is prohibited. [1]