METHODOLOGY FOR DEVELOPING AND CREATING ECOLOGICAL TRAILS

Ecological trails enable the involvement of the public in active environmental activities, promote environmental education of citizens, and have a favorable impact on the ecological state of the environment by minimizing the anthropogenic impact on the territory, which is relevant in conditions of high level of anthropogenic impact on the territory of the Russian Federation. This article discusses the methodology of development and creation of ecological trails through a literature review of various relevant works. This study revealed a general approach to the design of hiking ecological trails. The criteria of attractiveness, accessibility and informational content and the importance of the biological, ecological-geographical, and historical significance of the trails were considered. Also, the components of the trail passport were listed.