there are a number of nature reserves in the country. badhyz state nature reserve is a sanctuary for the turkmen kulan, and repetek biosphere state reserve preserves the desert flora and fauna. another desert reserve, the bereketli garagum nature reserve, was established in 2013 and is "designed to preserve the unique ecological system and natural resources of the karakum desert". köýtendag nature reserve, köpetdag nature reserve and gaplaňgyr nature reserve are all mountain reserves in different parts of the country. although these reserves contribute to the conservation of the wildlife, they sometimes lack effective management, and poaching and habitat destruction are still occurring.