Nature sanctuary of the Ivanovo oblast “Zaborye lake”

Results of researches of nature sanctuary of the Ivanovo oblast “Zaborye Lake” are given. Morphometric parameters of Zaborye lake are briefly described, batimetric scheme is given. The vegetation and flora are characterized. The flora differs in wealth (280 species of the vascular plants relating to 5 departments, 6 classes, 70 families and 189 genera) and participation of rare species of plants (1 specie is included in the Red Book of Russian Federation, 13 - in the Red Book of Ivanovo oblast). It is recommended to carry out reorganization, having increased the area to 172 hectares and to create a security zone of 595,2 hectares.