The Padysha-Ata State Nature Reserve is located in the village of Kashka-Suu, Aksy district. It is one of the areas well suited to the compact coexistence of many animal species and plant communities. Under Resolution No. 405 of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic of 3 July 2003, the reserve was established to preserve its unique juniper forests and the Semenov fir, which is listed in the Red Book of the Kyrgyz Republic. The reserve covers 30,560 hectares in total: 15,846 hectares form the strictly protected zone and 14,714 hectares the protected zone. The climate is marked by moderately cold winters and hot summers. According to the Padysha-Ata hydrometeorological station, the average air temperature is +18.6 °C in July and −3.4 °C in January. The growing season lasts 204–218 days. The last spring frosts occur in the second ten days of April, while autumn frosts sometimes begin in the second ten days of October. The reserve is home to a wide range of wild animals and birds. The relief and climate of the Padyshata river basin suit many representatives of the wild fauna. With its geographical isolation, rich biodiversity, unique juniper forest and the Red Book Semenov fir, the Padysha-Ata reserve deserves to be regarded as a reference example of the natural and territorial complexes of the west of the country.
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