Izvestiya of Saratov University.
ISSN 1816-9775 (Print)
ISSN 2541-8971 (Online)


Specially Protected Natural Areas (SPNA)

The structure of the existing system and the problems of functioning of the future specially protected natural territories of the Voronezh region

The Biological Diversity Convention and the National Strategy for the Conservation of Biodiversity in Russia have laid the basis for the implementation of large-scale scientifi c and practical research aimed at fi nding eff ective solutions to this issue. The creation of the SPNA network which includes federal, regional and local signifi cance is one of the promising directions for the conservation, maintenance and reproduction of biodiversity at all levels.

Ecological Problems of the Saratov Region in Year Environment and the Year of Specially Protected of Natural Territories

The ecological problems of the Saratov region in the Year of Ecology and Protected Areas are discussed: the degradation and destruction of natural complexes, the reduction of species biological diversity and its causes, the need to expand the network of regional SPNA, reduce atmospheric pollution, hydrosphere and lithosphere (limiting emissions of harmful substances and reagents, non-waste technologies, introduction of alternative energy, modern technologies for waste processing and wastewater treatment), soil fertility conditions, growth new technogenic pollutants (ele