Educational potential of landscape-recreational resources of shore areas of Lake Baikal

Abstract

We made a map of the contemporary landscape structure on the site of the Goloustnenskoe coast to analyze the recreational development of the coast of Lake Baikal; based on this map, we identified the main factors of natural attractiveness for the development of the tourism industry. We determined historically formed and preferred types of recreation activities. With a view to reveal environmental problems, we identified the main directions for recreational activities that have the greatest negative impact on the functioning of landscape complexes in the area. It is noted that a low level of ecological culture of vacationers is often the main reason for the activation of adverse events. Having considered the high degree of sensitivity of landscape complexes to anthropogenic impact, we proposed ecotourism-oriented leisure activities that can not only reduce the burden on the part of recreational activities but also increase the level of environmental morality. Besides, we provided examples of recreational facilities, already existing on the Goloustnenskoe coast of Lake Baikal and methods of their management, guaranteeing environmental stability, which is necessary for the implementation of measures aimed at sustainable development of the Baikal territory.