Asa Managed Reserve (Georgian: ასას ხეობა) is a protected area in the Dusheti Municipality, Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of Georgia in historical Khevsureti. It protects flora and fauna in highlands with several glaciers.[1]

Asa Managed Reserve
Georgian: ასას ხეობა
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Asa Managed Reserve
Map showing the location of Asa Managed Reserve
Map showing the location of Asa Managed Reserve
Map showing the location of Asa Managed Reserve
Map showing the location of Asa Managed Reserve
Location Georgia
Coordinates42°43′07″N 44°52′43″E / 42.71861°N 44.87861°E / 42.71861; 44.87861
Area39.43 km2 (15.22 sq mi)
Established2014
Governing bodyAgency of Protected Areas
WebsiteManaged Reserve Info

Geography

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Protected highlands are in the valley of Assa river and it tributary Chkhotuni river. There are several small glaciers in this area.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Asa in Georgia Protected Planet
  2. ^ Levan Tielidze (20 January 2017). Glaciers of Georgia. Springer. ISBN 9783319505718. Retrieved 2018-11-08. ISBN 9783319505718 ISBN 3319505718