PRESERVATION AND INCREASING THE ROLE OF THE STATE NATURAL RESERVES OF THE CCR
Formulation of the problem. In this paper, the reserves located in the Central Chernobyl region are considered. The problems of conservation and functional relevance of nature reserves are raised. Results and conclusions. Considered the current state of protected areas, their role in nature, as well as their current state. The possibilities of conservation and development of reserves of the Central Chernozem region were studied. The importance of protected areas has been revealed. Proposals have been put forward for preservation and enhancement of the role of state nature reserves.