Challenges for integraton of the National Ecological Network and the Emerald Network in Belarus
Abstract
The article is devoted to the problems of integration of the national ecological network and the Emerald network in Belarus. These both territorial structures are aimed at the conservation of biological diversity and integration into the Pan’European Ecological Network. Despite common goals, in Belarus they are formed almost independently from each other. The authors present each of these environmental initiatives, paying attention to its specific features in Belarus and existing problems. The national ecological network consists of core areas, corridors and buffer zones. It is formed by Natural Protected Areas (NPAs) and other natural areas of special protection. The Emerald network is established in connection with the requirements and criteria of the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats and consists of Areas of Special Conservation Interest (ASCIs) that contain the majority of Natural Protected Areas in Belarus. Analysis of these both networks shows that the national ecological network and the Emerald network overlap each other to a great extent. Among the problems of developing both ecological networks is the lack of information on distribution of a number of species and habitats, the uncertainty of some natural areas of special protection, and lack of knowledge on the ecological network by the decision makers. Taking into account similar criteria and principles of development, the best solution is seen to include all the objects of the Emerald network (ASCIs) in the national ecological network. It can be implemented through the further development of the national legislation in the field of ecological network by defining all the categories of natural areas of special protection, that by now still remain uncertain.
About the Authors
N. A. Yurgenson
Scientific and Practical Centre of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus for Bioresources, Minsk
Belarus
Belarus
A. V. Abramchuk
APB – Bird Life Belarus, Brest department
Belarus
Belarus
A. V. Shushkova
Scientific and Practical Centre of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus for Bioresources, Minsk
Belarus
Belarus
A. A. Shliakhtsich
APB – Bird Life Belarus, Brest department
Belarus
Belarus
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Yurgenson N.A., Abramchuk A.V., Shushkova A.V., Shliakhtsich A.A. Challenges for integraton of the National Ecological Network and the Emerald Network in Belarus. Natural resources. 2018;(1):127-137. (In Russ.)
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