The first reserve of Azerbaijan Gyol-Gyol state nature reserve was established in 1925. In 1929 Gizilagac and Zaqatala reserves and in 1936 Hirkan reserve was established. Thus 4 reserves operated until 1958. Since 1958 to 1990 the process of establishment of reserves was continued and year by year a new reserve was founded. In 1990 Altiaghac State Nature Reserve was established. In 2003 Shahbuz, in 2004 Eldar pine, in 2007 Group of Mud Volcanoes of Baku and Absheron peninsula, and in 2008 Korchay state nature reserve was established. Furthermore in 2003 the site of Turyanchay, Pirgulu, Ilisu, Garayazi, Ismayilli reserves, and in 2008 the site of Zaqatala State Nature Reserve was extended more than twofold-thrice.

1. Gizilagach State Nature Reserve -

2. Basitchay State Nature Reserve -

3. Ilisu State Nature Reserve -

4. Garagol State Nature Reserve -

5. Garayazi State Nature Reserve -

6. Turyanchay State Nature Reserve -

7. Zagatala State Nature Reserve -

8. Shirvan State Nature Reserve -

9. Eldar shamy State Nature Reserve -

10. State Nature Reserve for Mud volcanoes -

11. Korchay State Nature Reserve-