RARE AND PROTECTED PLANTS IN THE FLORA OF THE SOUTHERN PART OF THE "YUGYD VA" NATIONAL PARK (KOMI REPUBLIC)
An important role in the conservation of rare species of vascular plants in the European North-East of Russia is played by UNESCO world heritage sites “Virgin forests of Komi” – Pechora-Ilych Reserve and the “Yugyd Va” National Park. To date, however, the vegetation cover of some areas of these protected areas has not been sufficiently studied. One of these areas is the southern part of the National Park. The article presents data on the composition and distribution of rare and protected vascular plants in the southern part of the National Park, covering the basins of the rivers Podcherem and Shchugor, mountain ranges of Telpos-iz and Tuitymner (North and Subpolar Urals). At three key sites, 106 species subject to federal and regional protection or in need of surveillance of their populations have been identified. Many species are listed for the first time in the flora of the National Park, its southern part and key areas. The studies have confirmed the high conservation status of the landscapes of the southern part of the “Yugyd Va” National Park and its important role in the conservation of rare plants.