Day of reserves and national parks. When and how to celebrate this holiday?

On Earth there are very few places untouched by the human hand. People of intelligence understand that their impact on the planet from year to year is becoming more violent. To preserve pristine Land for future generations, its flora and fauna, are numerous parks and conservation areas.

Prehistory

Nature is exposed to contamination is not the first hundred years. But seriously thinking about it only in 1997. It was then, on January 11, was established on the Day of reserves and national parks. The number chosen is not accidental, on this day in 1916 in Russia was established the first state nature reserve - Barguzinsky. Its territory is a wonderful place – Valley of Geysers.

Russia has long existed, protected natural areas - a place of worship, conservation trees, wildlife refuges for hunting, which was hunting the kings, princes and other to know.

But the first reserve public appointments was created at a time. Its creation made it possible to preserve and increase the population not only Barguzin sable - many other animals and plants began to appear in greater numbers.

Statistics

According to statistics, the reserves and national parks protect and preserve about 80% of the world's flora and fauna. In Russia there are more than a hundred sanctuaries and 50 national parks. In area occupied these zones, the Russian Federation occupies the first place 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 whole territory of the country. Therefore it is very important for Russia the world day of reserves, because a huge area of protected areas is constantly increasing.

A law on the protection of the environment

Each of us has the right to live and exist in a favorable environment. However, we all must:

1. To Protect nature and the environment.
2. With special thrift attitude to natural resources.

The Law on environmental protection determines the legal basis of state policy in the field directly of the nature and relationship to it. The government to solve socio-economic problems, contribute to the preservation of natural resources etc. All this must be done to meet the needs of present and future generations.

Nature Reserve - what is it?

To Put an equal sign between the reserve and the national Park is not the same thing. The more that exists and is celebrated a holiday – Day of reserves and national parks It is therefore necessary to distinguish between these two names. The reserve is a land or water under state protection, within which it is forbidden to use for commercial purposes natural complex. I can call a research institution, who is in charge of protected areas. In Russia there are about 80 nature reserves and hunting farms. They banned all kinds of activities, which can disrupt the natural integrity.

The Concept of "national Park"

In the Russian Federation, formation of specially protected objects – it is a traditional and effective form of environmental activities. National Park – a water area or territory in which the unique objects of nature under protection. From the reserve, the national Park is characterized by the fact that on its territory are allowed visitors. Only in strictly designated areas are permitted to relax and move. Violations of these rules involve huge fines and criminal liability.

About the national parks and reserves

These areas play a huge role in the preservation of wildlife heritage. Objects that are protected by the legislation of the state. And not only on the Day of reserves and national parks protect and preserve natural features. Doing it all the time. Protected areas – is a subject of research scientists: ecologists and biologists. They study populations of animals and plants, their growth and mutual existence.

11 January

This date in the calendar of all the environmentalists appeared recently and has since been considered an unofficial holiday. It is celebrated in the Russian Federation annually on the initiative of several organizations. 11 Jan (Day of reserves and national parks) environmentalists focus attention on the problems associated withthe environmental zones. In addition, this professional holiday of workers whose labor activity is connected with protection of natural objects. All such people in the country about 11500 people. Exactly 11 Jan celebrated with various awards for outstanding contribution to environmental protection activities.

On the Day of reserves and national parks hundreds of organizations and thousands of individuals have worked to educate the Russians. Because everyday and sometimes selfless work of ecologists allows you to keep the natural unique landscapes of nature, diversity of flora and fauna on the territory of Russia. Library invite everyone to visit the book exhibition, devoted to the problems of ecology, nature, the protection of animals. There are charity events to raise funds. Call in this day and careful use of natural resources.

In the all-Russian day of reserves and national parks hosts various lectures and conferences. They highlights the main activities aimed at the conservation of natural resources. TV programs devoted to nature and its protection. On the streets handing out leaflets, calendars, booklets related to this subject.

National parks and nature reserves – it is a favorite place for travelers all over the world. They have been preserved in its original condition to this day, so each of us should responsibly and carefully apply to these objects.