Nature reserve “Ergaki” was recognized as the best protected area of Altai -Sayan Region. This conclusion was made by the experts of Germany and Slovakia. During the year they observed the work of nature reserves in the mentioned territories and examined the long-term plans of development in protected areas, as it was informed by the press service of the government in Krasnoyarsk Region.

The Altai-Sayan Region comprises Altai Region, the south of Krasnoyarsk Region, Tuva Republic, Altai Republic and Irkutsk Region. The project of development in “Ergaki” attracted special attention. So, in order to include the main places of migration of hoof animals, the territory of park was enlarged from 217 thousand to 343 thousand hectares and a new excursion route “The path of Siberian Hunter” was developed. For continuation of the unique researches, in a framework of development of UN and global Ecological Fund, the reserve was given 12 million rubles.

The administration of the reserve is intended to spend 10 million rubles for improvement of the territory, development of new ecological itineraries, organizing of guard place and buying of horses for guarding the territories.

Another 2 million rubles are planned to be spent for technical improvement of car park, they are going to buy Swedish all-terrain vehicle BD-206. It is distinguished by its ability to move not disturbing soil, that helps to save ecosystem of the region.