BASUT-CHAY STATE RESERVE

Main articles: State Reserves of Azerbaijan

'Basut-Chay State Reserve' or 'Besitchay State Reserve' was established on the area of 107 hectares in 1974 for preserving and protecting the rare Oriental plane-tree. The reserve covers the area around the Besitchay of the southeastern part of Minor Caucasus.

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Plane trees
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Plane trees


The plane-trees make up 93.5% of Basut-Chay State Reserve area. In average, plane-trees live for 170 years. However, one can come across the plane-trees 1200-1500 years of age, 50 meters in height and 4 meters in diameter.
The Basut-Chay State Reserve is occupied by Armenian forces and does not operate at present.

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Nature of Azerbaijan

National Parks of Azerbaijan

State Reserves of Azerbaijan

State Game Reserves of Azerbaijan

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