The Forest belt of Genko
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The Forest belt of Genko (Russian: Лесополоса Генко) - is a Natural Monument (Protected areas of Ulyanovsk Oblast).
| The Forest belt of Genko | |
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| Nature sanctuary of Russia | |
| National Park (IUCN II) | |
| Country | Russia |
| Oblast | Ulyanovsk |
| District | Melekess area |
| Location | |
| - coordinates | Coordinates: |
| Area | 0.1261 km² (0 sq mi) |
| Nature sanctuary of Russia | 1989 |
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[edit] Basic features of nature:
Cultivations in a good state and naturally constantly they renew. The second generation of trees already grows in some territories. The prime rocks: oak, maple, pine, birch, linden, elm. In the territory are forbidden construction work, agricultural activity, continuous fellings of forest, besides sanitary. Researching and scientific work is not conducing.
[edit] Bases for creation:
In 1886-1903 were spent by former specific wood department of job on creation in steppes Zavolzhskih of the Average and Bottom Volga region, i.e. water-separate wood strips. The author of the project and the head of jobs was known Russian lesovod, forest warden Nestor Karlovich of Genko (1839-1904). Windbreak fields (" genkovskie of a strip ") represent greater{big} scientific and practical value.
