The Caucasus Wildlife Refuge (CWR), covering an area of ​​about 30,000 hectares, is the first privately protected area in the South Caucasus.

Since 2011, the refuge has been managed by the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Heritage (FPWC). Home to many species of South Caucasus species, the CWR area is of key importance, serving as a buffer zone for the Khosrov Forest State Reserve (IUCN Category Ia).

The CWR is home to a rich diversity of endangered wildlife species and rare native flora, making it a vital refuge in the South Caucasus. Its protected landscapes provide a safe haven for endangered species such as the Caucasian leopard, Armenian mouflon, bezoar goat, brown bear, and numerous endangered and vulnerable bird species. At the same time, the area supports a wide range of endemic and local plant communities adapted to the region's unique climate and terrain.

The refuge is a safe haven for many rare species, including grizzly bears, Bezoar goats, Armenian vipers, vultures, and the critically endangered Caucasian (Persian) leopard.