UDC 591.9;59.009;913

Koroleva E.G., Dikareva T.V. MAPPING OF BIODIVERSITY IN THE ARID REGIONS OF KAZAKHSTAN WITH EVALUATION OF EFFECTIVENESS OF ITS TERRITORIAL PROTECTION // Arid Ecosystems. 2023. Vol. 29. № 4 (97). P. 117-126. | PDF

Using the biogeographical approach, we analyzed and mapped the protected terrestrial vertebrate species in Kazakhstan for the aims of revealing of territories with high faunal diversity and evaluation of efficiency of the special protected territories net. We analyzed the spatial distribution of protected terrestrial vertebrates by taxonomic groups (mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles – 109 species total) and their combinations as well as according by their protection status. We identified the places of concentration of protected vertebrate species as priority territories for conservation in Kazakhstan. We also made evaluation of efficiency of distribution of existing net of specially protected territories. Maps were made using grid mapping. This method makes it possible to compare the results with other arid marco-regions. We showed the role of several reserves, national parks and large wildlife preserves in protection of biodiversity in Kazakhstan. We formulated and justified recommendations for development of the special protected territories net for the aims of conservation of the territories with high biodiversity and aims of research works in this direction.

Keywords: faunal diversity, grid mapping, spatial distribution of protected species, efficiency of spatial distribution of specially protected territories.

Funding. The article was carried out within the framework of the topic of state task No. 121051100137-4 of the Geographical Faculty of Lomonosov Moscow State University and the scientific and educational school «The future of the planet and global environmental changes» under the program «Climate and Environment».

DOI: 10.24412/1993-3916-2023-4-117-126

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