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The textbook summarises the knowledge of the theory and practice of nature reserve management at the modern scientific and environmental education levels, taking into account foreign experience. It covers the relevance, history, peculiarities of reserve science, classification, formation, functioning and systemic foundations of the optimal structure of protected areas and their networks, and the environmental activities of nature reserve fund institutions. Attention is focused on the latest knowledge about the ecological network and the eco-balanced development of the system of protected areas.

The publication is designed for the training of specialists of the Bachelor's degree in Forestry and Gardening. It can be useful for applicants for higher education in the specialities "Ecology", "Biology" and "Earth Sciences", graduate students of natural sciences, employees of environmental institutions, as well as a wide range of readers interested in nature protection.