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The Magadanskiy - State ReserveThe Magadanskiy Zapovednik was established in 1982 and is located within the coniferous forest belt of the Far East and is covered by large cedar trees (62%) and the remainder with mixed cedar stands. The reserve richest plant diversity can be observed along the coast. The most unique feature of the Magadanskiy valley is the relic poplar tree population with a very rare fish scale design on its bark. The trees occur in narrow bands along the valley's rivers and are very rarely encountered anywhere else. The most unique area of the Zapovednik is the tip of the peninsula which if devoid of marshes and only contains cedar. As the elevation increases, the landscape changes and turns into tundra and than alpine meadows. Magadanskiy is also rich in fauna. Two rivers in the reserve consistently host abundant salmon runs of Coho pink and chum salmon. Rare species include the Siberian sturgeon and the Siberian frog. Approximately 50 species of bird nest in the Magadanskiy reserve. The reserve hosts both waterfowl and seabirds, included three colonies of tufted puffins. The Yamiskiy Islands are well known as one of the most spectacular sites for seabird colonies in the North Pacific. A survey conducted in 1988 estimated 11 million birds. Among the species are: Steller's sea eagle, peregrine falcon, fish owl, osprey, white and golden eagle and murrelet. Land mammals include he bear, moose and reindeer and some wolves. Research on the island includes observation and monitoring of the one Steller's sea lion rookery on the reserve and the Steller's sea eagle. Director of Magadanskiy Reserve, Viktor Bekhieyev
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