EVALUATION OF TOURIST AND RECREATION POTENTIAL OF LAKES ON Shchuchinsk-Borovoye RESORT AREA
The article presents the results of evaluating some parameters of aquatic natural complexes that determine the suitability of water resources for tourist and recreational purposes on the territory of the Shchuchinsk-Borovoye resort area (Akmola region, Kazakhstan). The study area is characterized by an abundance of water resources, where the coastal areas of lakes are already intensively used for the development of beach and fishing tourism. On the lakes, there are both organized paid beaches and wild beaches, which are very popular among tourists. The Shchuchinsk-Borovoye resort area partially covers the territory of the "Burabay" National Natural Park, where the organization of tourist and recreational activities must take into account the needs to preserve, restore ecosystems and environmental restrictions. The largest lakes are studied: Burabay, Shchuchye, Ulken Shabakty, Kishi Shabakty, Katarkol, and Zhukey. Were used the results of studies obtained in the framework of project № BR05236529 “Integrated assessment of the ecosystems of the Shchuchinsk-Borovoye Resort Area with the determination of environmental load for sustainable management of recreational capacity”.