Jazy Game Reserve
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Jazy Game Reserve (Kyrgyz: Жазы зоологиялык (аң уулоочу) заказниги, also Ясин Yasin) is a protected area in Özgön District, Osh Region, Kyrgyzstan.[1][2] It is located in the flood plain of the lower reach of the river Jazy, near the city Özgön. It was established in 1975 to conserve flood plain reed-sandthorn brushwoods and wetlands, serving breeding areas for pheasant, and wintering ground for water-fowl birds. The reserve occupies 5,000 hectares.[3][4]
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Jazy Game Reserve | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | Kyrgyzstan |
Nearest city | Özgön |
Coordinates | 40°46′N 73°26′E |
Area | 5000 hectares |
Established | 1975 |
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