Geology, geography and global energy

Scientific and Technical Journal

Analysis of existential dynamics of especially protected landscapes of the lowed reaches of the Volga delta

2018. №2, pp. 161-167

Sharova I.S. - Associate Professor, Astrakhan State University, 1 Shaumyan sq., Astrakhan, 414000, Russian Federation, is_sharova@mail.ru

Timovkina L.Yu. - undergraduate, Astrakhan State University, 1 Shaumyan sq., Astrakhan, 414000, Russian Federation, timovkina1972@mail.ru

Romanova A.A. - undergraduate, Astrakhan State University, 1 Shaumyan sq., Astrakhan, 414000, Russian Federation

Bezuglova M.S. - Associate Professor, Astrakhan State University, 1 Shaumyan sq., Astrakhan, 414000, Russian Federation

The authors in the article touches upon the problem of the technology of creating a map of specially protected natural areas of the Astrakhan region with the help of geographic information systems. Protected natural landscapes are the basis of stable and ecological balance of any region. In order to preserve the diversity of protected natural complexes as a whole, an interactive map of landscapes of the Volga Delta was designed. Taking into consideration the fact that World Wildlife Fund annually works to expand the boundaries of specially protected natural landscapes in order to preserve the unique ecosystems and habitats of rare and endangered species. According to the results of the geographic information study, the authors obtained maps of the Astrakhan region, and possible lists of areas for the formation of protected landscapes of local and regional importance. Cartographic support will make it possible to conduct a comprehensive environmental survey of unique areas.

Key words: особо охраняемые природные территории, заповедные территории, экотуризм, геоинформационные системы, Especially protected natural territories, reserved territories, ecotourism, geoinformation system

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