State reserves of Azerbaijan
State Reserves of Azerbaijan refers to the state reserves in Azerbaijan, which preserve the fauna, flora and their ecosystems. State Reserves bear the status of governmental establishments aimed at environmental protection and scientific researches. They are particularly designed for the protection of typical and rare natural complexes and studying of natural processes and phenomena. The utilization of the lands of State natural reserves, as well as animals and plants, found within their boundaries for industrial purposes is prohibited by the law. Activities in this sector are regulated by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan Republic. In total more than 2,5% of Azerbaijan is under protection by the government as state reserve. State Reserves There are 15 state natural parks in Azerbaijan to preserve and protect the fauna, flora and their ecosystems. See below for the list: Basut-Chay State Reserve Eldar Pine State Reserve Gara-Yaz State Reserve Gizil-Agach State Reserve Gobustan State Reserve Ilisu State Reserve Ismailli State Reserve Pirgulu State Reserve Shahbuz State Reserve Shirvan State Reserve Shusha State Historical and Architectural Reserve Turian-Chay State Reserve Qaragol State Reserve Zagatala State Reserve Basut-Chay State Reserve Basut-Chay State Reserve was established on the area of 1.07 km2 in