EVALUATION OF AESTHETIC POTENTIAL OF WATER OBJECTS OF THE BREST REGION
The paper outlines a method of assessment of the aesthetic potential of water objects of the Brest region at the level of major waterways (rivers and canals) and water bodies (lakes and reservoirs). The developed method consists of four main stages, based on objective approach relies on the numerical calculation of the integral indicators. The results of the study represent a grouping of water bodies of the Brest region using (1) integral indicator of the aesthetic potential; (2) the maximum values for the intermediate indicators. Major rivers of Brest region has the highest esthetic potential. Lakes are characterized by the dominance of medium and high levels of aesthetic evaluation. The lowest values of the aesthetic potential of artifcial water bodies: canals and reservoirs. The obtained results can be used to inform local government agencies and the public about the features of the aesthetic appeal of water bodies. One of the main results of the work performed is identifed watercourses and water bodies to further the local (feld) research.