Concerning the development of ecological tourism in protected areas managed by FSBI "Zapovednoe Podlemorye”

The article considers the issues of ecological tourism in protected areas managed by the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Zapovednoe Podlemorye" (Barguzin Nature Reserve, Zabaikalsky National Park, Frolikhinsky State Nature Sanctuary). We have revealed the promising aspects of developing ecological tourism as a way of preserving the natural and cultural heritage, analyzed the possibilities of involving the local population in economic activity, expanding the educational aspects of tourism. Currently, the poor development of the recreational infrastructure of the subordinate territories does not allow increasing the recreational capacity of the territory, so, an increase in the number of visitors can cause irreparable damage to natural complexes. In order to reduce the negative consequences of ecotourism in protected areas, we propose developing the routes with account of the sustainability of natural complexes, controlling tourist flows, introducing the seasonal restrictions on visits, creating the necessary minimum infrastructure, as well as monitoring the consequences of recreational activities.