[2] Ussurisky is located in the Ussuri broadleaf and mixed forests ecoregion, a region in the middle Amur River basin, in the Russian Far East, on the west slope of the Sikhote-Alin Mountains.

Because the reserve has been built up over time since its creation in 1932, some of the sectors have had long term protection, while others have experience commercial logging.

Characteristic mammals are mice, voles, musk deer, and in general residents of the Manchurian animal communities.

The reserve operates a rehabilitation center for orphaned bear cubs, teaching them to live in the wild.

There are 'ecotourist' routes along the buffer zones of the reserve borders, however, that are open to the public, but arrangements must be made in advance.