Recreational Utilization of the Fauna: Transbaikalian National Park

ISBN-13: 9783848425112 / Angielski / Miękka / 152 str.

Alexander Abalakov; Evgeniy Ovdin; Lyubov Novikova

Opis

Baikal is the world s largest and unique freshwater lake. Baikal s ecosystem is endowed with unprecedented biodiversity. Transbaikalian National Park is a representative tract on Baikal s shores. It is home to various species of animals and birds. They populate the landscapes of mountain tundras, alpine meadows, taiga, lakes, rivers, bogs and Baikal s islands. This book outlines the species composition of animals living within the Park. Ecological information is provided for the main species of interest to tourists. Thematic maps display the distribution of recreationally significant animal species, focusing on their utilization and protection. The book will be of interest to a broad readership: specialist geographers, biologists, ecologists, those working in nature reserves and national parks, tour operators and just to naturalists nature lovers.

O autorze

Alexander Dmitrievich Abalakov, Professor, Dr. Sci. (Geogr.) 1999. Scientific interests: territorial planning, geoecology, and recreational geography. Authored 30 scientific papers and 12 scientific monographs. Under his scientific supervision, 10 Cand. Sci. degree dissertations were defended. Delivers lectures on geography and geoecology.