Chalk Flora Nature Reserve

Chalk Flora Nature Reserve
Ukrainian: Крейдова флора (заповідник)
IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve)
Chalk Flora Nature Reserve
Location of Reserve
Location	Donetsk Oblast, Kramatorsk Raion
Coordinates	48°52′23″N 37°53′09″E
Area	1,134 hectares (2,802 acres; 11 km^2; 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.

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.

Vegetation on limestone soils in the reserve

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

1. "Chalk Flora Nature Reserve" (in Ukrainian). Official Reserve Website. Archived from the original on March 15, 2017. Retrieved June 18, 2019.
2. "Chalk Flora Nature Reserve" (in Ukrainian). Ukraine Incognita. Archived from the original on April 6, 2010. Retrieved August 12, 2019.
3. 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.
4. "Dataset - Koppen climate classifications". World Bank. Retrieved September 14, 2019.

External links

• Boundaries of Chalk Flora Nature Reserve on OpenStreetMap.org