In southern Rostov region, on the territory of Remontnensky and Oryol regions, as well as on the shores of picturesque Lake Manych-Gudilo is Rostov Museum-Reserve.
wide steppe makes a huge impression on all guests.It blooms in spring with carpets of bright wildflowers.During the summer - soft silky threads of feather and noisy bird colonies.Sad to say goodbye to the autumn of birds that gathered in flocks leave their homes and migrate to the south.In winter, the snow-covered steppes sweep wild horses, mustangs.
Rostov has the status of the Federal Reserve.It is situated on 9.5 acres of land of the Don.It can be divided into four sections:
- Gypsy-Haq.
- Starikovskii.
- Krasnopartizanskaya.
- Island.
desire to preserve the wonderful flora and fauna prompted the local authorities to create a reserve in these places.Particularly valuable are the wild tulips that fascinates with its beauty.A growing wild feather here is listed in the Red Book.In need of protection, and the wild animals that live in the Don steppes.
history
Reserves Rostov region had long been the dream of many scientists and researchers.Huge work in the study of the landscape and natural environment of the Don steppes did in the late XIX century, the great soil scientist Dokuchaev.He first conducted an analysis of the environmental situation that has developed in the region as a result of human activity.Even in those days the scientist insisted to create protected areas in the Don steppes.The same question was raised, scientists throughout the XX century.Finally, in December 1995 it was published Order of the Government of the Russian Federation on the establishment of the steppe reserve.
Protected areas
Such zones (TPRB) are very important for the preservation and restoration of natural resources.Natural systems that need special care, the Don very much.Among them:
- biosphere reserve "Rostov";
- reserve "Gorny";
- nature reserve "Tsimlyansky"
- natural park "Don."
Nature
steppe vegetation, formed on the terraces Manych has characteristics and is defined as the valley steppe.This is due to the peculiarities of these lands, that have preserved traces of the origin of the meadow, and the steppe formation process has not been completed.These lands are characterized by dryness, severe complexity and available salt-tolerant communities in the complexes.
Flora
great variety of vegetation is different Rostov Reserve.On its territory recorded 410 species.The main families are grasses, Compositae, legumes, Chenopodiaceae, Cruciferae, Caryophyllaceae and Labiatae.It is well known representatives of the Asteraceae such as dandelion or yarrow.
family cereals presented feather (Lessing Trichomanes, Sarepta, Ukrainian).
Legumes - peas (olbiysky, chetyrehsemyanny, hairy), camel thorn.
Shepherd's purse, as well as common winter cress belong to the cruciferous family.Six kinds of quinoa and three species of sage - representatives of the goosefoot and Labiatae.
Not all parks Rostov region has on its territory a rare species that are protected in Russia.And in the "Rostov" of six types:
- Schrenk tulip;
- feather:
- bellevaliya Sarmatian;
- maykaragan the Volga;
- dwarf iris;
- feather Lessing.
Fauna
As the number of animals that inhabit the Rostov reserve, not inferior plants.In this area recorded three species of amphibians - frog, frog lake, green toad.In addition, the reserve has eight species of reptiles - nimble lizard, turtle wading, grass snake, snake chetyrehpolosy, much water, steppe viper.
most numerous in quantity and species against a group meeting in the area of the reserve are the birds.It should be noted that the birds are very thin feel all the processes that occur in the environment.It is characterized by a decrease or increase in the area of distribution, fertility, breeding density, and so on. D. Birds are often indicators of the general state of the environment.According to recent data, in the reserve and adjacent lands were about 217 species of birds.127 of them nest in these areas, there are 61 species during the flight, 16 species of birds spend the winter in these parts.
Rostov Museum-Reserve has more than fifty species of mammals.They are divided into seven groups:
- insectivores - urchins (eared, common);
- bats (Mediterranean, red noctule bat);
- carnivores (raccoon dog, polecat, polecat, fox, wolf);
- even-toed ungulates (deer, elk, saiga);
- artiodactyls (Island Water live feral domestic horses);
- rodents (jerboa big, small gopher, mouse Forest);
- lagomorphs (hare).
Rare animals
Travel reserve allow you to see pretty rare animals.Today invertebrates still poorly understood.Insects are included in the Red Book of Russia, presented Dybok steppe, steppe and Armenian bumblebee, Hungarian ground beetle, and so.. In addition, you can meet Bolivar brachypterous, motley askalafa.
in the Red Book of the Russian Federation are well represented birds that live in the area of the reserve.
Reserve allowed the organization a positive impact on the restoration of natural ecosystems.Significantly increased the number of spans and nomadic individuals (demoiselle crane, gray goose, white-fronted and red-breasted goose and others).Scientists believe that this is due to the creation of these places of rest areas.
What to see
Nature Reserves and Parks Russia provide an excellent opportunity to enjoy the nature of their native land, to see rare and sometimes endangered animals.
Rostov Reserve is better to start with a study prepared by one of the routes - "Mysteries of the Manych Valley" or "Azure Flower".
During the tour you will learn the fascinating history of the emergence of the reserve, get acquainted with its flora and fauna, you will see a beautiful lake Manych-Gudilo, learn about the herd of wild horses, learn about the features of afforestation.
Reserves Rostov region
On Don land much attention is paid to safety and environmental protection.Map of Rostov region, which we placed in this article will help you find the shortest route to the nature reserve "Tsimlyansky."
It is located in the tract Kuchugury in the area Tsimlyansk reservoir.Forest plantations make up the typical for this region trees - poplar, pine, birch, acacia, willow.
The fauna are wild boar, roe deer, moose, fox, hare.
Park «Don»
Map of Rostov region will help you find where there is another very interesting place.It is located in the Little Don bend.It consists of two sections - "The Island" and "Don Delta."Total area - 44.12 thousand. Ha.
steppes change coniferous-deciduous forests and wetlands.
«Tanais»
This museum-reserve is 35 km to the southwest of Rostov.It is based on the excavation of the necropolis and settlement Tanais - the center of ancient civilization.Lots of the ancient city, which have been studied by archaeologists, are the exposition in the open air.
