METHODICAL APPROACHES AND RESULTS OF MINSK SUBURBAN AREA GEOECOLOGICAL ZONING
The methodical substantiation of the suburban area geoecological zoning is presented. Its distinguishing feature is the focus on the display of the suburban area geoecological properties on the basis of city interests. The procedure of zoning is based on the cartographic method. It includes consistent implementation of research operations on composing of private schemes zoning of suburban area at the beginning on the criteria of landscape, basin, economic use and environmental stabilization; resulting in their combination and obtaining a comprehensive scheme . An example of this methodology implementation in relation to Minsk suburban area is shown. Geoecological areas and subareas within Minsk suburban area are specified, differing in the landscape structure, forestation, performing functions, environmental stress. Optimization activities for each of these areas are defined.