Assessment of biodiversity as a mechanism for changing the status of specially protected natural areas

Studies to assess the biodiversity and the state of ecosystems of the natural monument of the regional significance "Ulsky swamp" were carried out in June and July 2019. Based on the results of the study, a brief description of the components of landscapes, climate, soil cover, hydrological network of the natural monument of regional significance "Ulsky swamp" is given. It is shown the information about flora and vegetation, forest fund, fauna and animal world. The places of discovery and the state of populations of rare and endangered objects of flora and fauna are indicated. Information on the total biological diversity is presented. The main ecosystems and objects of particular value for the region in the interfluve of the rivers Ula and Ilyina are characterized. The conservation value of natural communities and components of biological diversity, which maintains the stability of the adjacent territories, has been revealed. Based on the research materials, the boundaries of a specially protected natural area were offered to expand and the prerequisites for giving the natural complex the status of a state nature reserve of regional significance were substantiated.