Unique galophytic vegetation of Saratov region and the ways of its protection

On the territory of Saratov Region halophytic vegeta-tion occurs in small areas, mainly in the Left Volga Bank region. Present-day network of specially protected natu-ral territories of Saratov Region with landscapes with halophytic vegetation has been given insufficient atten-tion. The aim of the study is the characteristic of plants communities needing protection involving rare species-halophytes and justify the organization of nature sanc-tuary in the vicinity of the settlement of Shukeyev of Novouzensky area of Saratov Region. The object of the study are unique communities with halophytes varieties of Saratov Region protected and recommended for pro-tection. The researches were executed according to the generally accepted in phytocenology techniques. On the basis of conducted researches it is possible to recom-mend four halophytic plants communities for inclusion in the list of the phytocenoses needing protection on the territory of the area: ass. Aeluropus pungens, ass...