Medobory Nature Reserve

The reserve occupies a section of the Tovtry region, a 200 km long limestone ridge that formed as a reef in a warm Miocene sea some 15-20 million years ago. The ridge is highly desiccated and eroded, rising 60–100 meters above the surrounding territory. The southwestern slopes of the ridge is steep, the northeastern slope gradually flattens. The highest point in the reserve is Mount Bogit (414 meters). The Zbruch River runs along the eastern edge of the reserve. ==Climate and ecoregion==

The climate of the Medobory area is Humid continental climate, warm summer (Köppen climate classification (Dfb)). This climate is characterized by large seasonal temperature differentials and a warm summer (at least four months averaging over , but no month averaging over . In the reserve, the average temperature in January is and in July. Precipitation averages 620 mm/year. ==Flora and fauna==

93% of the reserve is forested, mostly in oak-hornbeam, oak-hornbeam-ash, and oak-beech stands. The soils are loam and limestone, supporting a wide variety of plants. Over 1,000 species of vascular plants have been recorded in the area. ==Public use==

As a strict nature reserve, Medobory's primary purpose is protection of nature and scientific study. Public access is limited: mass recreation and construction of facilities is prohibited, as are hunting and fishing. The public may access a limited number of ecological trail under supervision of reserve staff. ==See also==