State botanical reserve “Bazhygan” is natural (botanical) protected area of regional significance formed for the preservation and reproduction of valuable, rare and endangered natural resources of the wild flora of the semi-desert steppes of the region without expropriation of land plots from tenants. The reserve performs the functions of preserving and reproducing the reference variant of the vegetation of the steppe semi-desert. Within 100 sq. m, there are 35 species of vascular plants. The following activities shall be prohibited on the territory of the reserve: (a) plowing of land; (b) grazing and transit of livestock; (c) digging up plants, collecting flowers, fruits and berries; (d) construction of buildings, structures, roads, pipelines, power lines and other communications; (e) planting of alien species; (f) reclamation work; (g) the use of pesticides, mineral fertilizers, plant protection chemicals and growth stimulants; (h) mining and exploration work; (i) movement and parking of all types of transport means; (j) unorganized recreation of the population, arrangement of rest halts, bivouacs and tourist camps; (k) systematic continuous mowing and burning of grass stand; and (l) hunting. The following types of economic activities shall be limited: (a) excursions and other forms of recreation; and (b) haymaking (mowing shall be carried out with leaving stripes-crests).
Russian Federation · 1995-03-20