Biosphere Reserve Information
Russian Federation
Kronotskiy
1984
Kronotskiy Biosphere Reserve is located in one of the remotest parts of the Russian Far East on the Kamchatka Peninsula, which divides the Sea of Okhotsk from the Pacific Ocean. The area represents some of the most pristine parts of the Kamchatka Peninsula and a remarkable set of volcanoes of volcanoes, some of which are still active, hot springs and geysers. The biosphere reserve covers 1,142,000 hectares with an elevation change from 0 to 3,528 meters above sea level. Vegetation changes with elevation from tundra to temperate broad-leaved forest and coastal areas.
The area has been inscribed on the World Heritage List because of its beauty. The biosphere reserve in not inhabited, however there is some extensive use by small numbers of indigenous Itelmeni and Eveni. Before the establishment of the state nature reserve, the whole area was used for hunting of ungulates and fur-bearing animals. These activities were stopped and today, tourism is increasingly important as an economic factor.
Administrative Authorities
National Russian Federal Committee for the Protection of the Environment
Contact
Contact Address
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Kronotskiy Biosphere Reserve, 48 Ryabikova street, Elisovo Town, 684010 Kamchatskaya Oblast, Russian Federation
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Location
Latitude
54°09'00''N - 55°07'00''N
Longitude
159°38'00''E - 162°07'00''E
Area (hectares)
Surface Area
1,142,134
Core Area
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Buffer Area
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Transition Area
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Map
Last updated: 2007