Ecological assessment of forest stands in the Tsaritsyno Natural Historical Park

Parks and green areas in large cities are very important objects, not only for tourism and recreation, but they also perform important ecological functions, clean the air from gases and dust, create a favorable microclimate, and thus create an environmentally friendly framework in cities. The most important factor in the condition of green areas is the ecological condition of forest stands, which form the main green framework. The article considers the condition of forest stands in dependence on the landscape and intensity of recreational load on the territory of the Tsaritsyno Historical Park and its specificity as a specially protected natural area. The article presents the results of the forest stand assessment, identifies problem areas and areas with weakened stands, gives recommendations for plant care and minimizing the impact on weakened trees.