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Atamuradov, H.I.; Fet, G.N.; Fet, V.; Valdez, R.; Feldman, W.R.
Biodiversity, genetic diversity, and protected areas in Turkmenistan
1999 Journal of Sustainable Forestry (9): 73-88
The information is presented on the independent state of Turkmenistan as a rich depository of unique biodiversity. Biodiversity in Turkmenistan is well-studied compared to many adjacent areas due to the unique historical and political circumstances. The long and complicated geological history of Turkmenistan has provided a diverse arena for the formation of local biodiversity and endemism of fauna and flora. Diverse mountain vegetation of the Kopetdagh Range - a depository of plant genetic diversity - is characterized in detail. Endangered species of large mammals (many in the IUCN Red Data Book) are listed and their current status is outlined. Suggestions are made for conservation of biodiversity in Turkmenistan.
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