Scientific Substantiation of Overcoming of Existing Ecological Problems Caused By Separate Impacts and Recreational Loads on Landscape Complexes on the South-Western Slopes of Azerbaijan(on the Example of Sheki-Zakatala Zone)

Research on the Sheki-Zakatala zone reveals that recreational and anthropogenic pressures, such as trampling and grazing, significantly degrade forest ecosystems. Safe recreational loads for one natural complex can be detrimental to others, particularly in light forests like Bunut, where oak-maple and oak-maple-hornbeam formations suffer from soil hardening, seedling mortality, and destruction of grass and moss layers. The study highlights that private land transfers around springs exacerbate these issues, leading to increased anthropogenic pressure and ecosystem degradation, especially during the rainy season when animals further damage vegetation and soil surfaces. Field observations indicate critical impacts on large areas around river basins, including Vendam, Damiraparan, Hamzali, Bum, and Karachay, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable management strategies to mitigate ecological damage.

Aliyev, Dr. Z. H., & Huseynova, Dr. G. A. (2020). Scientific Substantiation of Overcoming of Existing Ecological Problems Caused By Separate Impacts and Recreational Loads on Landscape Complexes on the South-Western Slopes of Azerbaijan(on the Example of Sheki-Zakatala Zone). Journal of Travel, Tourism and Recreation, 2(3), 7–11. https://doi.org/10.22259/2642-908x.0203002