CONSERVATION OF LAKE AMUT BY PROTECTING THE SURROUNDING ECOSYSTEMS

Mlynar Evgeny Viktorovich

Preservation of unique ecosystems has become of particular importance in the light of increasing anthropogenic impact. The landslide lake Amut in the Khabarovsk Territory is a unique object, the need for protection of which has grown significantly in recent years. A comprehensive survey of the territory was carried out, during which the species composition of flora and fauna was assessed, which showed the presence of at least 185 plant species and at least 200 animal species on the territory. The high biological significance of Lake Amut and adjacent ecosystems, as well as the presence of rare species listed in the Red Book on the territory, showed the expediency of expanding the boundaries of protected areas.

Keywords:Ecosystems, lake, flora, fauna, protected areas, protection, abundance