About the work of the editorial board of journal "Samarskaya Luka: problems of regional and global ecology" in 2017, announced by the year of protected natural territories and the year of ecology in Russia

The article considers editorial policy and covers the work of the scientific journal «Samara Luka: problems of regional and global ecology» for 2017, announced by the President of the Russian Federation V.V. By Putin in his Decree the Year of ecology and specially protected natural territories of Russia. The contribution of natural scientists of Russia engaged in scientific research activity to the solution of urgent environmental problems is shown: conservation and study of biological diversity, protection of natural and territorial complexes, including specially protected natural areas, other areas of environmental science.