Our region is famous for its beautiful landscapes, as well as the abundance of flora and fauna. There are many places in our country where this natural heritage is protected in a special way. These territories include the reserves of the Leningrad region. Animals and birds are protected here, as some of them are listed in the Red Book of Russia. Rare plants and unique landscapes are also of particular value.
The purpose of the reserve
By decision of the Council of Ministers of the RSFSR in 1980, on June 11, the Nizhnesvirsky Reserve was founded. Up to this point, these places were a reserve, but scientists, thanks to comprehensive research, proved the need to create a reserve. Several factors influenced this decision. But the main reason is the protection and study of the rich fauna, in which rare species have been found growing along the coast of water bodies, in forests and swamps. Also found are the sites of migratory birds and spawning grounds for valuable fish that needed protection.
During the Patriotic War, these places were damaged by military operations. Also, repeated fires and natural disasters left their mark. In addition, before this territory was taken under state protection, people cut down forests for household needs. Visiting these places by tourists, berry pickers and fishermen has also harmed nature.
Today the Nizhnesvirsky Nature Reserve is at rest from human activity, all the inhabitants feel free. During this time, the number of beaver families increased several times, and the number of common cranes began to increase. It is worth noting that back in the 1960s, gray geese completely disappeared in these places. Today, they have begun to appear again on inland lakes.
To preserve nature, casual tourists are not allowed to walk. But for those travelers who wish to see these extraordinary places, scientists organize excursions twice a year. Although there are factories and large factories near the reserve, the air here remains clean.
Geographic information
Nizhnesvirsky State Nature Reserve is located on the right bank of the river. Svir and borders on the Olonetsky reserve. It is located in the Lodeynopolsky district. The reserve occupies 41.4 thousand hectares. Of these, 36 thousand hectares belong to the land, and the rest is the water area of \u200b\u200bLake Ladoga. Throughout the territory there are many small rivers and reservoirs. More than half of the territory is marshland, so the reserverefers to wetlands. The landscape is predominantly flat. It can be noted that the reservoirs of this area have a characteristic brown tone. This is because the waters are rich in iron and the soil is clayey.
Reserve climate
This area has a temperate continental climate, which is significantly influenced by Atlantic cyclones. Up to 600 mm of precipitation falls here annually. The predominant number of days in this area is blowing south and south-west winds. In summer, the weather is rainy and the air is moderately warm. In winter, frosts drop to minus 200С, but every month the Nizhnesvirsky reserve "visits" a thaw, which lasts about a week or less.
Forests
The predominant type of forest in this area is blueberry pine forest. But you can meet gray alder, birch, aspen forests. Pine forests are low and young, as they have suffered from fires (mainly caused by people) and from cutting down. But among the swamps you can find old forests that have never been touched by man. Nizhnesvirsky Reserve has a very diverse landscape. Here, transitional swamps, various parts of the forest, sandy beaches, thickets of reeds and reeds, riverine meadows and forest clearings alternate.
Fauna
Many birds and some animals are very fond of Nizhnesvirsky reserve. The list of animals that live here is not large, but remarkable. Usually these are species that are typical of the middle taiga. So, in the reserve there are brownbears, moose, badgers, lynxes, beavers. In total, there are 44 species of mammals.
But a huge variety of birds remains a special attraction. Approximately 250 winged species are registered here. The time of flights, which happen twice a year, seems to be a real miracle of nature. A huge number of geese, ducks, cranes rise into the sky and create a gray wide "road". In the spring, many waterfowl return here. Sometimes the number reaches 1 million. Marshy areas are inhabited by common cranes. Sometimes on the banks of the rivers you can see how the swans stop to rest. A huge number of ducks are found on the Svirskaya Bay. Also known places capercaillie currents. In addition, birds that are listed in the Red Book live here. These are the osprey, the black stork and the white-tailed eagle.
This place has become a real haven for rare species, but besides this, there are also reserves in the Leningrad region that are home to wild inhabitants. These places are also interesting for their rare flora and fauna. These include the Ingermanland Nature Reserve and the Mshinsky Bog Reserve.
