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being the most common trees. Less common are spruce, pine and aspen; willows are found along low floodplains. The diversity of plants in
Shorksy reflects the park's position as a forested transition zone between the Altair mountains and the lower Siberian lands. The park has recorded 51 species of
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people have traditionally considered this area their home. Historically, they have been known in Russia for their iron-smelting skills, and for their practice of
Shamanism. Today, there are small Shor villages in the park along the river banks. Active logging in the area ceased after creation of
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The park provides paths and access to particular land-forms of interest. These include the "Saga
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Most of the park is of medium-sized mountains, with deep river valleys. The mountains average 500–800 metres (1,600–2,600 ft) in height above sea level, with a maximum of 1,555 metres (5,102 ft) on Kubez
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