Функціональна організація рекреаційного природокористування в межах Івано-Франківської області

Abstract

Nature use (formally known as natural management) of recreational resources is a strategic direction of development for the regions in the modern world. It is especially important for those territories where there is a significant potential for recreational activities. Ivano-Frankivsk region is one of such territories in the context of Ukraine. This problem was examined using general scientific methods in the assessment of natural conditions and recreational potential of the studied region. In particular, this article proposes a new concept for modern natural-geographical studies – functional organization of recreational nature use. The framework around this term made it possible to create a new approach for identifying various types of recreational activities that are carried out on the territory of Ivano-Frankivsk region, including therapeutic recreation (from region’s numerous balneological and climatic resorts), natural and educational tourism (from region’s rich nature reserves), nautical or water tourism (from region’s unique river network), etc. However, it is also important to focus on the impact and risks of recreational nature use on the environment. The implications and results of this study could be used to contribute to the creation of regional strategies for the development of recreational natural resource management which would help to preserve the ecological sustainability of the region.