Ilisu State Nature Reserve

The Ilisu State Nature Reserve is a protected area in the Gakh district of Azerbaijan, located on the southern slope of the Greater Caucasus between the Zakataly and Ismayilly reserves. It was established on February 20, 1987, to study the changes occurring in nature. The purpose of the reserve's creation is to preserve the unique natural complex of the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus, protect rare species of plants and animals, restore forests, and combat erosion to prevent the danger of mudflows.