Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve

555704125 WDPA ID
2269.0 km² Reported Area

Type Terrestrial and Inland Waters Protected Areas

Location Ukraine

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Attributes

  • Original Name Чорнобильський радіаційно-екологічний біосферний заповідник
  • English Designation Biosphere Reserve
  • IUCN Management Category Ia
  • Status Designated
  • Type of Designation National
  • Status Year 2016
  • Sublocation UA-32
  • Governance Type Federal or national ministry or agency
  • Management Authority Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine
  • Management Plan Not Reported
  • International Criteria Not Applicable

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Sources (1)

  1. Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve Updated: 2020 Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve

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citation

UNEP-WCMC (2025). Protected Area Profile for Chornobyl Radiation and Ecological Biosphere Reserve from the World Database on Protected Areas, April 2025. Available at: www.protectedplanet.net