ANALYSIS OF THE RECREATIONAL IMPACT ON TAXONOMIC INDICATORS AND THE CONDITION OF PINE STANDS IN THE STATE FOREST NATURE RESERVE

Abstract

The aim of this work is to analyze the impact of recreational impact on the taxation indicators and the condition of pine stands of the Semey Ormany State Forest Reserve. Taxation indicators and the vital condition of pine stands in field studies conducted in 2024. As a result of the study, stages of recreational degeneration were determined for different recreational use zones, and taxonomic indicators of pine trees were analyzed. The research revealed that the recreational use zone I is in a relatively degraded state. There is a general trend of increased damage indicators and a decrease in the condition index by 11- 22% for the quantity and size of stands in the zone of active visitation compared to the zone of moderate visitation.