STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT AND MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF THE NATIONAL NATURAL PARK «NYZHNIOSULSKYI» OVER A 15-YEAR PERIOD

Abstract

The aricle describes information about the main stages of the scientific work and achievements of the Research Department within the 15 years of work of the Nyzhnyosulskyi National Nature Park. The activities of the Research Department are possible to divide for 3 periods: Period I (2011-2015) – the stage of organization and formation of the Department; Period II (2016-2020) – the stage of development of the Department; Period III (2021-2025) – optimization of the Department's activities. The personal contribution of each researcher to the research of biological and landscape diversity is mentioned, as well as the fact that in the last years (2021-2025) the Haliaeetus allbicilla, Columba palumbus, Alces alces) is emphasized. The relevance and importance of improving the staffing of the research department and its material and technical support are inventory of flora, fauna and the study of their rare components was carried out exclusively by regular employees of the park. The importance of developing and implementing action plans for the conservation of rare animal species (Carassius carassius, Emys orbicularis, emphasized.