[1][2] The reserve sits on a low plateau, with deeply cut river valleys.

The valley tops resemble elongated ridges, with hills of a typical height of 100–300 meters.

The dominant vegetation is light coniferous taiga with Dahurian larch (Larix gmelinii) forming the canopy in areas with low snow cover.

There is undergrowth of alder, dwarf birch, cranberries, blueberries, grasses, mosses and a covering of lichens.

Mammals include elk, brown bear, sable, squirrel, wolf, caribou, and wolverine.

There are four 'ecotourist' routes in the reserve that are open to the public but require permits to be obtained in advance.