The role of Karmelyuk podillya national nature park in the conservation of the forest ecosystem

Abstract

The characteristic of the forest ecosystem of the Karmelyuk Podillya National Nature Park, which is predominant in the nature reserve area, is of exceptional scientific significance as an example of the forestscapes of the central part of Ukraine. The value of the natural ecosystems of the Park lies in their negligible disturbance, partly the reference. In the forests of the Park about 60 percent of their area is occupied by forests of natural origin. The main forest formations are oak-hornbeam plantations. The analysis of materials for forest management of plantations indicates that the area of ​​forests of natural origin is constantly decreasing. This indicates a decrease in the potential for self-healing of these natural complexes. Therefore, in order to ensure the preservation and restoration of the forests, the Park needs to develop and implement a system of measures concerning the nature protection regime of the nature reserve area. In this regard, the nature protection regime of the Park territory as a result of its differentiated zoning should reflect the spatial differentiation of the functions that this territory must perform. The features of forest management in the conditions of the nature reserve fund and the mode of using natural resources within the functional zones are revealed. The conclusions are summarized on the preservation of valuable natural systems and biodiversity, ensuring the maximum natural flow of processes and the introduction of ecologically balanced nature management.