There are very few places left on Earth that have not been touched by human hands. People understand rationally that their influence on the planet from year to year is becoming more and more destructive. In order to preserve the Earth in its original form for future descendants, its flora and fauna, numerous parks and nature protection zones are being created.
Backstory
Nature has been polluted for more than a hundred years. But seriously thought about it only in 1997. It was then, on January 11, that the Day of Reserves and National Parks was established. This number was not chosen at all by chance, on this day in 1916 the first state reserve, Barguzinsky, was created in Russia. On its territory there is a wonderful place - the Valley of Geysers.
In Russia, protected natural areas have long existed - these are places of worship, protected groves, hunting reserves in which kings, princes and other nobility hunted.
But the first state reserve was created at that time. Its creation made it possible to preserve and increase the population of not only the Barguzin sable - many other animals and plants began to appear in greater numbers.
Some statistics
According to statistics, reserves and national parks protect and preserve about 80% of the world's flora and fauna. On the territory of Russia there are more than a hundred nature reserves and 50 national parks. In terms of the area occupied by such zones, the Russian Federation ranks first in comparison with other countries. The total area of all protected areas is about 200 million hectares. And this is neither more nor less - 12% of the entire territory of the country. Therefore, the World Day of Reserves is very important for Russia, because the vast territory of protected areas is constantly growing.
Environmental Protection Law
Each of us has the right to live and exist in a favorable environment. However, we all must:
- Protect both nature and the environment.
- Treat natural resources with special care.
The law on environmental protection defines the legal framework for state policy in the field of directly nature and attitudes towards it. The authorities solve social and economic problems, contribute to the conservation of natural resources, etc. All this must be done to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Reserve - what is it?
It is impossible to put an equal sign between the reserve and the national park- it's not the same thing. Moreover, such a holiday exists and is celebrated - the Day of Reserves and National Parks, so it is necessary to distinguish between these two names. A reserve is a piece of land or water under the protection of the state, within whose boundaries it is forbidden to use a natural complex for economic purposes. This may be the name of a research institution to which protected areas are assigned. There are about 80 nature reserves and hunting grounds in Russia. They prohibit all activities that may violate the natural integrity.
The concept of "national park"
In the Russian Federation, the formation of specially protected objects is a traditional and effective form of environmental protection. A national park is a water area or territory where unique natural objects are protected. The national park differs from the reserve in that visitors are allowed into its territory. Only in strictly designated areas are allowed to rest and move. Violations of these rules entail huge fines and criminal liability.
About reserves and national parks
These areas play a huge role in preserving the heritage of wildlife. These objects are protected by state law. And not only on the Day of Reserves and National Parks, natural objects are protected and protected. They do this all the time. Protected areas are the subjects of scientific research by scientists: ecologists and biologists. They study animal populations andplants, their growth dynamics and mutual existence.
January 11
This date appeared recently in the calendar of all ecologists and has since been considered an unofficial holiday. It is celebrated in the Russian Federation annually on the initiative of several organizations. On January 11 (Day of Reserves and National Parks), ecologists focus society's attention on the problems associated with nature protection zones. In addition, this is a professional holiday for employees whose work is related to the protection of natural objects. In total, there are about 11,500 such people in the country. It is on January 11 that they are celebrated with various awards for their special contribution to environmental protection.
On the Day of Reserves and National Parks, hundreds of organizations and thousands of individuals educate Russians. After all, the daily and sometimes selfless work of environmentalists allows us to preserve in its natural form the unique landscapes of nature, the diversity of flora and fauna on the territory of Russia. Libraries invite everyone to visit book and illustration exhibitions dedicated to the problems of ecology, nature, animal protection. Charitable fundraising campaigns are being held. They call on this day to carefully use natural resources.
Various lectures and conferences are held on the All-Russian day of reserves and national parks. They highlight the main activities aimed at the conservation of natural resources. Television programs are broadcast onnature and its protection. Leaflets, calendars, booklets related to this topic are distributed on the streets.
National parks and reserves are favorite destinations for travelers around the world. They have been preserved in their original state to this day, so each of us must treat these objects with the utmost responsibility and care.
