Abstract
Problems of comparative estimation of the nature-conservation importance of various littoral zones arise when a strategy of gentle nature management in the areas of influence of both present and planned reservoirs is developed. Integral biodiversity indices to consider both the specific richness and the abundance indices of every recorded animal species were developed for the area of expected influence of the projected Lower Zeya Hydroscheme. The paper shows lists of the recorded mammals, reptiles and amphibians; score gradations of the abundance of separate species and ecological groups of terrestrial vertebrates; a list of main biotopes; zoning principles for the areas influenced by the reservoir; formulae to evaluate the integral indices of specific diversity and the abundance of animals; and schematic maps of the spatial distribution of the values of the integral indices of richness and conservative importance of the animal population. Specific recommendations for strengthening the Special Protected Natural Areas system are given. It is concluded that the building of the Lower Zeya hydropower plant will cause a high risk of losses in the biodiversity and ecological stability at the regional level as well as at the local one.
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