ИСТИНА

The current ecological state and landscape dynamics of the protected areas of the Northern Caucasus as a result of nature processer’s activity and anthropogenic impact are revealed on the basis of interpretation of multi-temporal remote sensing data, long-term field landscape mapping and repeated observations on model sites. The national park “Prielbrusie” and Teberda Nature Reserve, one of the most popular areas of the mountain recreation in Russia, and their surroundings are chosen as the main study objects. Large-scale maps of landscape dynamics on the model sites of the protected areas are compiled and some recommendations on landscape planning of the territory, including correct functional zoning of national park and further improving of ecological tourism and recreation are suggested.