Modern classification of forest vegetation and assessment of rare species of the Zagatala State Nature Reserve

Data about flora and vegetation of forest ecosystems of the Zagatala State Reserve located in Azerbaijan have been shown in the paper. The distribution of about 200 plants in the territory was revealed as a result of research. Vegetation is classified into 4 formation classes, 12 formations, 18 associations related to 2 types of vegetation. An analysis of 43 rare species was made, of which 2 species were Atropa caucasica Kreyer, and Rhododendron caucasicum Pall. are recommended for inclusion in the next edition of the Red List of endangered plants of Azerbaijan.