Pirgulu State Reserve

Pirgulu State Reserve was established on December 25, 1968, on the area of 15.21 km² in 1968 in the Shamakhi District, south-east of the Large Caucasus. The reserve was established to protect mountain forests, various flora, and prevent air pollution. Deep canyons are found in the reserve, with depths of up to 600 m. The fauna found in the reserve includes over 60 species, including brown bear, wolf, forest cat, lynx, weasel, wild boar, and roe deer.

The area of Pirgulu State Reserve was expanded by 27.53 km² and reached 42.74 km² in 2003.