KYRGYZ STATE NATURE PARK "ALA-ARCHA" IN THE SYSTEM OF NATIONAL NATURAL PARKS OF THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC
Based on the generalization of the theory and practice of activity in recreational complexes, the essence of the natural and recreational potential of the park has been determined; clarified the definition of “recreational resources”, proposed their classification. The approaches to the assessment of natural and recreational potential with the aim of optimizing the processes of nature management in the territory of Ala-Archa Park are considered. Managerial decisions in the development of tourism in a particular region in a certain territory are impossible without research and evaluation of its tourist potential. The article provides an analysis of the development of tools and assessment of the resource potential of tourism at the regional level, discusses ways of forming a scientific research methodology in this field of activity. The national parks in the system of specially protected natural territories (PAs) are becoming close to heart for most Kyrgyz people. To date, 9 national natural parks have been established in the republic. Ala-Archa Natural Park occupies a special place among these. This is due to its proximity to large populated areas of the Chui Valley and, above all, to the capital of the Republic of Bishkek, where more and more visitors from near and far abroad arrive. However, the proximity to the city is unprofitable to the national park, because the likelihood of daily and regular visits increases, often with large overloads on landscapes. This requires additional measures for its improvement and carries the threat of assimilation of the suburban park.