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Protected nature area in Georgia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Khanchali Managed Reserve (Georgian: ხანჩალის ტბის აღკვეთილი) is a protected area in Ninotsminda Municipality in Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia. It protects Khanchali Lake on the south-eastern part of the volcanic Javakheti Plateau, at an altitude of 1928 meters above sea level.[1] Khanchali Lake has been considered to be included into Ramsar Convention list of Wetlands of international importance.[2]
Khanchali Managed Reserve | |
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Georgian: ხანჩალის ტბის აღკვეთილი | |
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
![]() Khanchali Sanctuary. | |
Location | ![]() |
Coordinates | 41°15′25″N 43°33′00″E |
Area | 7.27 km2 (2.81 sq mi) |
Established | 2011 |
Governing body | Agency of Protected Areas |
Website | Javakheti Protected Areas Administration |
Khanchali Managed Reserve is part of Javakheti Protected Areas which also includes Javakheti National Park, Kartsakhi Managed Reserve, Sulda Managed Reserve, Bugdasheni Managed Reserve, Madatapa Managed Reserve.[3]
Lake provide habitat to many birds, such as Long-legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus), Green Warbler (Phylloscopus nitidus) to name just a few.[4]
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