Vishera Nature Reserve
Vishera Nature Reserve (Russian: Вишерский заповедник), also known as Vishersky, is a nature reserve (zapovednik, lit. 'nature sanctuary') in the middle latitudes of the Ural Mountains in Perm Krai, Russia. It covers an area of 2,412 km2 (931 square miles), more than 75% of which is dark coniferous forest (taiga). An additional 20% of the territory is treeless mountain landscape. The Vishera River flows through nature reserve for about 130 km (80 miles). Administratively, the reserve is located in the extreme north-east of Perm Krai, in Krasnovishersky District.
| Vishera Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Russian: Вишерский заповедник | |
Vishera Nature Reserve | |
Location of Reserve | |
| Location | Perm Krai, Russia |
| Coordinates | 61°29′10″N 59°13′02″E |
| Area | 2,412 square kilometres (931 sq mi) |
| Established | 1991 |
| Governing body | Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Russia) |
| Website | http://www.vishersky.ru/ |
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