Current state and prospective directions for the use of specially protected natural areas in the Jewish Autonomous Region

In the paper, the author analyzes the stages of green space system formation in the town of Birobidzhan, starting from the establishment of Tikhonkaya station and to the present day. He identifies five stages, each differing in greening methods, their reasons, species composition, the areas being greened, and other factors. It has been determined that the main landscaping was done between 1950 and 1980, majority of these trees still growing today. The tree plantings primary species are the Manchurian ash, Small-leaved elm, Flat-leaved birch, Maximovich poplar, Fragrant poplar, and Ayan spruce. Starting from the fifth stage of the town’s green space system development, there has been a noticeable shift away from using poplars in greening efforts. Currently, Birobidzhan is carrying out landscaping works as part of national projects, introducing new species of woody and shrub plants, creating public spaces, etc.