LANDSCAPE AND RECREATIONAL POTENTIAL OF THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRITORIES OF THE TURKESTAN REGION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

Abstract

This article presents the criteria for a component integral assessment of the landscape and recreational attractiveness of the mountainous territories of the Turkestan region. The method is based on a component assessment of landscapes, which consists of the main indicators that make up the landscape: relief, climate, water bodies, vegetation cover, and specially protected natural areas. As a result of the study, the mountain landscapes of the Turkestan region were zoned according to the degree of landscape and recreational potential. The study allows you to get an idea of the availability of natural and recreational resources and determine the priority areas of recreational activities in the study region.