EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF PROTECTED AREAS AND THE ROLE OF FUNCTIONAL ZONING IN ITS ASSESSMENT METHODS

The article aims to define the role of functional zoning in effective management protected areas and analyze main methods assessing area (PA) effectiveness. research was performed using general scientific methods. Methods factors that should be taken into account when developing are highlighted. significant potential for use improve PA’s is pointed out, particular, through methodological improvement, implementation international experience, including IUCN recommendations, ensuring balance between zones. analysis basic effectiveness carried out. spatial organization achieving high-performance indicators PAs assessments indicated. For first time, peculiarities integration criterion methodology need its wider these methodologies identified.