Siysky Zakaznik

Siysky Zakaznik
A road in the Siysky Zakaznik
Map showing the location of Siysky Zakaznik
Map showing the location of Siysky Zakaznik
LocationRussia
Nearest cityArkhangelsk
Coordinates61°33′N 41°33′E / 61.550°N 41.550°E / 61.550; 41.550
Area430 km²[1]
Established1988
Governing bodyDepartment of hunting of the administration of Arkhangelsk Oblast

Siysky Zakaznik (Russian: Сийский заказник) is a federal zakaznik, a nature protected area, in the north of Russia, located in Kholmogorsky District of Arkhangelsk Oblast, north-west of the selo of Yemetsk. It was established in 1963 and transferred to the federal jurisdiction (thereby becoming a federal zakaznik) December 30, 1988. The zakaznik is created to protect flora and fauna (in particular, rare species) of the pine-tree forest environment.[1]

  1. ^ a b Сийский федеральный заказник (in Russian). Особо охраняемые природные территории России. Retrieved 28 July 2011.