Chachuna Nature Reserve

Chachuna Nature Reserve (in Georgian - "Chachuna") is located in the Dedoplistskaro municipality in the Kakheti region of Georgia. This reserve is situated in the southeastern part of the country, near the border with Azerbaijan, along the Iori River. It was established with the aim of protecting the forests growing on the banks of the Iori River, as well as the Dalim-Mta reservoir. Various species of flora and fauna, characteristic of the arid and semi-arid climatic conditions of this region, inhabit this area.

Chachuna Reserve is also home to numerous birds, and several bird sanctuaries for observing diverse bird species can be found within its territory. It was founded in 1996 on the basis of the former Chachuna State Forestry, which had existed since 1965. This reserve is an important site for the conservation of the biodiversity and natural resources of this region of Georgia.