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M. Tsibulnikova 2010. Economic estimations in using of the landscapes planning
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Economic estimations in planning of using and preservation of
natural landscapes
M. Tsibulnikova
Tomsk State University
Abstract
The very important task in preserving the natural landscapes is to include the non-economical
values in territory development management. Economical value definition of the natural
resources based on market and non-market methods allow us to take into account ecological and
social aspects in economical estimation of the territory natural resources and to choose natural
landscapes using directions.
Article is short presentation of results of the economic-geographical analysis of wildlife
management in the Tomsk region.
Taking into account a social factor, natural resources monetary estimations reflect economicalgeographical
features of the territory, and indicate the stability of wildlife management and can
be used in the natural landscapes management.
Keywords: economical estimation, natural capital, landscape
1. Introduction
In accordance with the concept of sustainable development, striving for favourable living
conditions and natural environment should be the basis of economic policy.
Natural resources (mineral and raw material resources, forest and water, biological and other
resources) are of great importance for social and economic development of Tomsk region.
Tomsk region is located on West Siberian plain in the middle stream of River Ob’, its area
making up about 316.9 thousand square kilometers. The climate of Tomsk region is continental
due to its geographical location (temperate zone, in latitude 55-61° North). The average annual
temperature is negative: –0.5°С to –3.5°С. At the same time the temperature may go up to more
than +30°С in summer months, and go down to – 30°С in winter months. The population of the
region is about 1.04 million people, including 67 % of city-dwellers.
Tomsk region is an industrial region with highly developed technology, gas-and-oil production,
petrochemistry, science, culture, and agriculture in southern areas.
Total geological resources of oil and gas in Tomsk region are estimated at 5.4 billion ton
standard units. (1 ton of oil is equal to 1 thousand cubic meter of gas and comprises 1 ton
standard units of raw hydrocarbon).
Forest covers about 61 % of the territory. Pine nut resources in average productivity years
comprise up to 58.7 thousand ton. 16 sorts of mushrooms out of 72 sorts growing in the region
are in use. Total regional biological resources of fruit and berry of all kinds comprise 58627 ton.
59 sorts of medicinal herbs are found throughout Tomsk region. Raw material of 38 sorts of
medicinal herbs is being prepared for the needs of drugstores, individuals, and market sales.
An important contribution of the natural resources component to gross regional product, as well
as potential increase of GRP owing to nature management, are proved by the results of a
number of projects on natural resources evaluation. Natural resources provide stable flow of
economic revenue. Along with the above mentioned, natural resources are of great social
importance in rural areas, as they provide countrymen living. Natural forest resources are the
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