Methodological bases of the organization recreational forest-use on the lands of the forest fund of the Republic of Buryatia

The article considers the legal framework, goals and objectives of the organization of recreational activities on forest lands. Grounded geographical preconditions for the development of recreational forest in Buryatia. The factors that provide recreational potential of forest areas. Given a list of recreational activities. The main objectives and milestones recreation planning and development of recreational areas. Specifies the methods of analysis of the state recreational forest plots. Recommendations for improvement of forest areas used for recreation. Special attention is paid to the issues of payment for use of forest resources for recreational purposes. Describes the main methods of charging a fee for recreational use. Much attention is paid to the organization of recreational forest with regard to possible recreational pressure from the visitors and their arrival and stay.