Results of rare species research within areas of special protection of Stavropol territory

The authors present results of a research of the three areas of special protection of Stavropol Territory conducted in 2009-2013. The results specify natural habitat of 22 rare and endangered species of the local flora. The article touches upon the issues of senopopulation state: population, viability, structure, environmental preferences, and limiting factors for the named species. GPS technology helps to track their location and occupied territory. Special attention is drawn to the rare and endangered species of the 1 and ii categories.