Landscape and ecological zoning for realization of landscape planning (on the example of the Middle Amur Lowland). E.M. KLIMINA

Abstract

The possibilities of using a landscape map for the upper level of landscape planning (landscape program) in the form of landscape-ecological zoning are considered. This type of zoning is considered as the initial stage of functional zoning and is the allocation of zones according to the following criteria: ecological functions and modern use; ecologically significant landscapes; recommended mode of use.
On the basis of the landscape-typological map of the Middle Amur Lowland, 12 groups of geosystems are marked, formed by a combination of ecological functions and the most significant geosystems in need of conservation. Depending on the level of environmental significance, degree of preservation and development, the geosystems are grouped into three blocks according to the modes of use. The total share of the most valuable geosystems in need of conservation is 39.7 % of the area of the plain, territories of extensive use with improvement and maintenance, preservation of the restoration potential – 52.3 %; intensive use with improvement of the condition – 8 %. On the map of landscape and ecological zoning, geosystems are territorially related to 5 ecology-utility zones.
The selected zones correspond to the priorities of landscape programs as the top level of landscape planning of
regions.