THE ISSUES OF PLANT RESOURCES IN KARATAU NATURE RESERVE

This article describes one of the youngest nature reserves in Kazakhstan ? Karatau. It was established by a special Resolution of the Government of Kazakhstan. Leading scientists in the field of botany and zoology played an important role in the creation of this reserve. The distinctive features of the terrain and other characteristics of geological complexity of the reserve are determined. We describe the predominant type of vegetation and the endemics. The percentages of 223 plant species are stated.