Denezhkin Kamen Nature Reserve (Russian: Денежкин камень заповедник) (also Denezhkin Kamen) is a Russian 'zapovednik' (strict nature reserve), centered on Denezhkin Stone Mountain, on the eastern slope of the Central Ural Mountains. The mountain is one of the highest peaks in the Urals (altitude of 1,492 metres (4,895 ft)); and most of the reserve's terrain is West Siberian taiga and some tundra. Denezhkin Kamen is the only nature reserve in the Ural east-slope watershed, and protects relatively pristine forest. There are old-growth stands of trees, no settlements, and no logging roads on the site. The reserve is situated about 400 km north of Yekaterinburg, in the Severouralsk city district in the north of Sverdlovsk Oblast.[1][2]
Denezhkin Kamen Mountain is about half bare stone (shale and syenite-gneiss); one fourth is forested and the other half scrub and bush. Visitors report a bleak and harsh environment. The mountain supports the headwaters of the Sosva River, which flows into the Tavda River, which flows into the Ob River and ultimately into the Kara Sea to the north.[3] The reserve is on the east slope of the Urals, and looks down to the east towards the West Siberian Plain. The western border of the site runs north–south along the main ridge of the Urals, effectively marking the border between Europe to the west and Asia to the east.[1]
Denezhin Kamen from a height of 981 meters
Climate and ecoregionedit
Denezhkin Kamen is located in the West Siberian taiga ecoregion, a region that covers the West Siberian Plain, from the Urals to the Central Siberian Plateau.. The entire region is one of extensive conifer boreal forests, and also extensive wetlands, including bogs and mires.[4]
The climate of Denezhkin Kamen is Humid continental climate, cool summer (Köppen climate classificationSubarctic climate (Dfc)). This climate is characterized by mild summers (only 1–3 months above 10 °C (50.0 °F)) and cold, snowy winters (coldest month below −3 °C (26.6 °F)).[5][6] In the Denezhkin Kamen reserve, average temperates in January are −20.3 C degrees; in July 12.9 C degrees.
Flora and faunaedit
There are three altitude zone of floral communities in the reserve: northern taiga, subalpine (750–850 meters), and bald mountain (above 1,000–1,200 meters).[7] Below the bare mountain areas, the forests are typical of the West Siberian northern taiga: 38% dark coniferous spruce-pine-fir forest, 12% pine forest (in the eastern and southern parts of the reserve), and 35% mixed forest. In the understory, bushes such as rowan and raspberry are common.[8][9]
Because the reserve is on the border between the west and east side of the Urals, it supports animals from both communities. For example, both martens and sable are resident. Moose and elk were formerly common, but have been affected by poaching in the surrounding area. In 1994 beavers were recorded as having moved back into the territory. Scientists on the reserve have recorded 37 species of mammals. The area is a site of international importance for birds; 140 species have been recorded, with 111 nesting. 10 species of bird in the Red Book of Russia are found, including the vulnerable Lesser white-fronted goose and the Falco vespertinus.[9]
Ecoeducation and accessedit
As a strict nature reserve, the Denezhkin Kamen Reserve is mostly closed to the general public, although scientists and those with 'environmental education' purposes can make arrangements with park management for visits. There are two 'ecotourist' routes in the reserve, however, that are open to the public, but both require permits to be obtained in advance. One route is a rafting excursion on the Sosva River, the other is a 20 km hike to the top of the main ridge of the Urals. The reserve's management cautions that many published maps of the reserve's boundaries are inaccurate (official maps are posted on the website 2020-03-05 at the Wayback Machine), and that tourists entering the site without proper escort will be fined.[8] The main office is in the nearby town of Severouralsk.[1]
^"Nature Reserve Denezhkin Kamen". Russian Nature. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
^"Map of Ecoregions 2017". Resolve, using WWF data. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
^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.
^"Dataset – Koppen climate classifications". World Bank. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
^Dubrovskiia, V Yu (2013). "New Data on the Population Structure of Small Mammals in the Denezhkin Kamen' Nature Reserve". Russian Journal of Ecology. 44 (2): 158–163. doi:10.1134/S1067413613010049. S2CID 255009186. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
^ ab"State Natural Reserve Stone Denezhkin" (in Russian). Geography magazine. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
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Denezhkin Kamen Nature Reserve Russian Denezhkin kamen zapovednik also Denezhkin Kamen is a Russian zapovednik strict nature reserve centered on Denezhkin Stone Mountain on the eastern slope of the Central Ural Mountains The mountain is one of the highest peaks in the Urals altitude of 1 492 metres 4 895 ft and most of the reserve s terrain is West Siberian taiga and some tundra Denezhkin Kamen is the only nature reserve in the Ural east slope watershed and protects relatively pristine forest There are old growth stands of trees no settlements and no logging roads on the site The reserve is situated about 400 km north of Yekaterinburg in the Severouralsk city district in the north of Sverdlovsk Oblast 1 2 Denezhkin Kamen Nature ReserveRussian Denezhkin kamen zapovednik Also Denezhkin Kamen IUCN category Ia strict nature reserve Denezhkin Kamen Denezhkin Stone Mountain Location of ReserveLocationSverdlovsk OblastNearest citySeverouralskCoordinates60 30 29 N 59 29 39 E 60 50806 N 59 49417 E 60 50806 59 49417Area78 192 hectares 193 217 acres 302 sq mi Established1991 1991 Governing bodyMinistry of Natural Resources and Environment Russia Websitehttp www denkamen ru Contents 1 Topography 2 Climate and ecoregion 3 Flora and fauna 4 Ecoeducation and access 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksTopography editDenezhkin Kamen Mountain is about half bare stone shale and syenite gneiss one fourth is forested and the other half scrub and bush Visitors report a bleak and harsh environment The mountain supports the headwaters of the Sosva River which flows into the Tavda River which flows into the Ob River and ultimately into the Kara Sea to the north 3 The reserve is on the east slope of the Urals and looks down to the east towards the West Siberian Plain The western border of the site runs north south along the main ridge of the Urals effectively marking the border between Europe to the west and Asia to the east 1 nbsp Denezhin Kamen from a height of 981 metersClimate and ecoregion editDenezhkin Kamen is located in the West Siberian taiga ecoregion a region that covers the West Siberian Plain from the Urals to the Central Siberian Plateau The entire region is one of extensive conifer boreal forests and also extensive wetlands including bogs and mires 4 The climate of Denezhkin Kamen is Humid continental climate cool summer Koppen climate classification Subarctic climate Dfc This climate is characterized by mild summers only 1 3 months above 10 C 50 0 F and cold snowy winters coldest month below 3 C 26 6 F 5 6 In the Denezhkin Kamen reserve average temperates in January are 20 3 C degrees in July 12 9 C degrees Flora and fauna editThere are three altitude zone of floral communities in the reserve northern taiga subalpine 750 850 meters and bald mountain above 1 000 1 200 meters 7 Below the bare mountain areas the forests are typical of the West Siberian northern taiga 38 dark coniferous spruce pine fir forest 12 pine forest in the eastern and southern parts of the reserve and 35 mixed forest In the understory bushes such as rowan and raspberry are common 8 9 Because the reserve is on the border between the west and east side of the Urals it supports animals from both communities For example both martens and sable are resident Moose and elk were formerly common but have been affected by poaching in the surrounding area In 1994 beavers were recorded as having moved back into the territory Scientists on the reserve have recorded 37 species of mammals The area is a site of international importance for birds 140 species have been recorded with 111 nesting 10 species of bird in the Red Book of Russia are found including the vulnerable Lesser white fronted goose and the Falco vespertinus 9 Ecoeducation and access editAs a strict nature reserve the Denezhkin Kamen Reserve is mostly closed to the general public although scientists and those with environmental education purposes can make arrangements with park management for visits There are two ecotourist routes in the reserve however that are open to the public but both require permits to be obtained in advance One route is a rafting excursion on the Sosva River the other is a 20 km hike to the top of the main ridge of the Urals The reserve s management cautions that many published maps of the reserve s boundaries are inaccurate official maps are posted on the website Archived 2020 03 05 at the Wayback Machine and that tourists entering the site without proper escort will be fined 8 The main office is in the nearby town of Severouralsk 1 See also editList of Russian Nature Reserves class 1a zapovedniks References edit a b c Denezhkin Kamen Zapovednik Official Site Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Russia Retrieved March 17 2016 Denezhkin Kamen Zapovednik in Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Russia Retrieved January 21 2016 Nature Reserve Denezhkin Kamen Russian Nature Retrieved March 17 2016 Map of Ecoregions 2017 Resolve using WWF data Retrieved September 14 2019 Kottek M Grieser J Beck C Rudolf B Rubel F 2006 World Map of Koppen Geiger Climate Classification Updated PDF Gebruder Borntraeger 2006 Retrieved September 14 2019 Dataset Koppen climate classifications World Bank Retrieved September 14 2019 Dubrovskiia V Yu 2013 New Data on the Population Structure of Small Mammals in the Denezhkin Kamen Nature Reserve Russian Journal of Ecology 44 2 158 163 doi 10 1134 S1067413613010049 S2CID 255009186 Retrieved March 17 2016 a b State Natural Reserve Stone Denezhkin in Russian Geography magazine Retrieved March 17 2016 a b Denezhkin Kamen Zapovednik in Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Russia Retrieved March 11 2016 External links editOfficial topographical and boundary maps of the Denezhkin Kamen reserve Archived 2020 03 05 at the Wayback Machine Map of Denezhkin Kamen Reserve OpenStreetMap Map of Denezhkin Kamen Reserve ProtectedPlanet Youtube Instructional video about the Reserve Denezhkin 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