Dashman Nature Reserve

The Dashman Nature Reserve (Kyrgyz: Дашман мамлекеттик жаратылыш коругу, Russian: Дашманский государственный природный заповедник) is located in Bazar-Korgon District of Jalal-Abad Region of Kyrgyzstan. It was established in 1975 as a forest reserve with a purpose of conservation of natural forests composed of walnut trees (Juglans regia), apple trees (Malus spp), alycha (Prunus divaricata) and other species.^[1] It was converted to a stricter nature reserve in 2012.^[2] The nature reserve occupies 7,958 hectares (19,660 acres).^[3] It lies within the Arstanbap rural community.^[4]

Dashman Nature Reserve
IUCN category Ia (strict nature reserve)
Location in Kyrgyzstan
Location	Bazar-Korgon District, Jalal-Abad Region, Kyrgyzstan
Nearest city	Arstanbap
Coordinates	41°20′N 73°01′E
Area	7,958 ha (19,660 acres)
Established	1975