Abstract: Organizing activities aimed at improving air quality is only possible with reliable and specific information on the content of pollutants in the atmospheric air, their sources, and the scale of their influx. This article analyzes the content of organic and inorganic pollutants in the atmospheric air of cities and territories of the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation (AZRF) in 2023, determined through measurements by Roshydromet organizations and the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. It is shown that in some cases, data on the state of the atmospheric air in AZRF cities obtained by Roshydromet organizations may differ from the same data provided by the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, and this can negatively affect the nature of decisions to improve the quality of the human environment. The article also examines the situation with atmospheric air pollution in the territories and waters of the AZRF, caused by transboundary transfer of pollutants from Europe and Southeast Asia, primarily heavy metals and persistent organic compounds.

Keywords: Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation (AZRF), Roshydromet, constituent entities of the Russian Federation, pollutants, heavy metals, persistent organic compounds, transboundary transport of pollutants, maximum permissible concentrations (MPCs), maximum one-time and average annual MPC standards.

For citation: Solovyanov A.A., Shargatova Z.I. Air Pollution in the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation // Environment Protection and Nature Reserve Management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 4. P. 9–24.

Abstract: Due to the ongoing technological processes of demolition of capital construction facilities, a large number of emissions of cement, concrete and other dust of various fractions are released into the atmosphere. In the current dense urban environment, this fact is a threat to the health of people living near the sites of reconstructions, major repairs or demolition of real estate. Therefore, timely monitoring of concentrations of pollutants in the atmosphere is extremely important. This paper considers the possibility of using low-budget autonomous laser sensors for measuring the concentration of fine dust particles near a construction site as one of the tools for timely detection of excess permissible concentrations of solid particles in the atmospheric air.

Keywords: fine dust, solid particles, construction and reconstruction, demolition of buildings, urban development.

For citation: Mashakarian A. S., Lyasin R. A., Azarova M. D. Analysis of the possibility of using low-cost laser sensors during demolition or reconstruction of capital construction facilities // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2025. Vol. 6. No 4. P. 25–31.

Abstract: This article analyzes regulatory, methodological and standardization documents in terms of soil quality requirements for various land categories and, above all, in terms of establishing soil quality indicators, including their standard values. The conducted analysis allowed us to identify lists of indicators characterizing the quality of soils of various land categories in the Russian Federation.

Keywords: soil, soil quality standards, land category, soil pollution.

For citation: Racheva N.L., Pichugin E.A., Zyryanova E.V., Anisimov P.I. Indicators characterizing the quality of soils of various land categories // Environmental Protection and Nature Reserve Management. 2025. Vol. 6. No 4. P. 32–44.

Abstract: Currently, the problem of the formation of unauthorized landfills of production and consumption waste is one of the most urgent. This article examines the environmental characteristics of the locations of unauthorized landfills in the Volgograd region. Based on the samples taken and the analysis of the information received, various methods of landfill disposal and their effectiveness are proposed, a comparative analysis of the elimination of unauthorized waste disposal sites by waste disposal and burial is carried out, and the economic aspects of liquidation measures are calculated.

Keywords: unauthorized landfills, production and consumption waste, reclamation, waste recycling, waste management.

For citation: Poplevin A.S., Azarov V.N. Ecological and economic aspects of reclamation of unauthorized landfills on the example of the Volgograd region // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2025. Vol. 6. No 4. P. 45–52.

Abstract: Dust, which is a dangerous air pollutant, can be transported by air currents over indefinitely long distances, which is an environmental problem. The purpose of this study is to establish patterns of blowing of different dust fractions at different wind flow rates. A number of questions have been raised: the effect of wind flow velocity on dust deflation, how the dispersed composition of the settled dust changes, and what proportion of dust remains in the air.

Keywords: dust, wind tunnel, subsidence velocity, wind flows, subsidence velocity.

For citation: Simakov V.S., Azarova M.D., Bakin N.S. Changes in the dispersed composition of settled dust particles at different wind flow rates // Environment Protection and Nature Reserve Management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 4. P. 53–60.

Abstract: This article analyzes judicial practice related to calculating the amount of damage caused to soils as an object of environmental protection and the application of environmental quality standards for soils of various land categories. It is determined that, in order to address these issues, it is advisable to intensify efforts to develop and establish soil (land) quality standards in accordance with environmental legislation.

Keywords: soil, soil quality standards, land category, soil pollution, damage compensation, judicial practice.

For citation: Pershukova O.Yu., Racheva N.L., Sorokina T.V., Elizarova I.A. Some issues of law enforcement in the field of calculating the amount of damage caused to soils as an object of environmental protection, in relation to soils of various land categories // Environment Protection and Nature Reserve Management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 4. P. 61–70.

Abstract: The article analyzes business models of linear and circular economy, industrial models of closed technological cycles of the mining and metallurgical industry. Economic, technological, regulatory, organizational, and social barriers and limitations, issues of digitalization and intersectoral cooperation are considered. Technologies included in the closed cycles of the mining and metallurgical industry are identified. Recommendations are formulated to support the implementation of projects of closed cycles.

Keywords: mining and metallurgical industry, circular economy, closed technological cycle models, project implementation.

For citation: Petrova A.S. Transition to a closed-cycle model in the mining and smelting industry: problems and solutions // Environment Protection and Nature Reserve Management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 4. P. 71–80.

Abstract: The article was prepared based on the results of the implementation of the topic of the state assignment of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "All-Russian Research Institute of Ecology" for 2024 "Expert and analytical work related to maintaining a cadaster of Protected Areas and analyzing materials and proposals of constituent entities of the Russian Federation in the field of territorial nature conservation." An analysis of the cadastral files of specially protected natural areas (hereinafter referred to as PAs) of federal significance for 2013–2016 and 2017–2020, as well as materials of the fauna cadaster of PAs for 2018–2020, was carried out, including for the purpose of assessing the taxonomic diversity of terrestrial vertebrates in nature reserves and national parks. Materials for the research were obtained from institutions (Federal State Budgetary Institutions) managing PAs of federal significance. This work resulted in consolidated data on the occurrence of bird species in nature reserves and national parks, as well as analytical materials containing information on their distribution, abundance, and coverage by territorial forms of nature conservation. The resulting materials allow for the evaluation of cadastral data, including as a source of primary data on bird species diversity for each protected area individually and for the entire network of state nature reserves and national parks in Russia. Furthermore, they make it possible to identify the most vulnerable species and those in need of special protection for the purpose of further improving the protected area network.

Keywords: Protected Areas (PA) of federal level, birds, fauna, avifauna, cadaster of PA of federal level, cadaster of wildlife of PA of federal level, cadastral period, state nature reserves, national parks, taxonomic diversity, state of protection.

For citation: Moshnyaga O.V., Ochagov D.M., Nazyrova R.I., Elmanov S.A., Golybina A.V. Analysis of the representation of Russian avifauna in the territories of state nature reserves and national parks based on the materials of the cadaster of protected areas // Environment Protection and Nature Reserve Management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 4. P. 81–95.

Abstract: The article presents the results of observations of the hunting training of peregrine falcon chicks in Kamchatka, which confirm the role of parents in the training process. The skills of feeding in the air, collective hunting, and independent hunting were tracked. The differences in hunting behavior between females and males were analyzed.

Keywords: falcon, peregrine falcon, young birds, fledglings, prey, food manipulation, hunting skills, collective hunting, rate, migration.

For citation: Prokopenko S.P., Sorokin A.G., Gorovenko A.V. Observations of training peregrine falcon chicks (Falco peregrinus) to hunt in Kamchatka // Environment Protection and Nature Reserve Management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 4. P. 96–101.

Abstract: This article is devoted to methodological issues of research carried out within the framework of the state assignment of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation to the subordinate institution of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "All-Russian Research Institute of Ecology" for 2023–2025: "Comprehensive Assessment of the Effectiveness of the Used Structures of Bird Protection Devices for Overhead Power Lines and Open Distribution Devices of Substations in Areas of Migration and Nesting of Rare Bird Species." The work was carried out by the staff of the Laboratory of Biodiversity.

Keywords: ornithological safety, bird protection devices (BPDs), power grid facilities, power line–vulnerable birds, full-scale bench tests.

For citation: Saltykov A.V., Ivanov A.P., Sorokin A.G. On the development and implementation of methodological recommendations for assessing the “biocompatibility” (safety and effectiveness) of special protection from birds for electric network objects // Environment Protection and Nature Reserve Management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 4. P. 102–112.

Abstract: The article provides information on changes in the legislation of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation in the field of protection of rare and endangered species of animals, plants, and fungi and on the work related to the maintenance and publication of regional Red Data Books during 2020–2024. An analysis of regional initiatives concerning the maintenance of Red Data Books of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation has shown that most regions are actively working to form a legislative framework in the field of wildlife protection. Today, all constituent entities, with few exceptions, republish Red Data Books once every 10 years. At the same time, some regions do not comply with the deadlines for republication; the maximum delay from the established deadline is 18 years.

Keywords: protection of fauna and flora, Red Data Book of the constituent entity of the Russian Federation, Red Data Book of the Russian Federation, rare and endangered animals, plants and fungi.

For citation: Belousova A.V., Miliutina M.L. Analysis of the state of work in the field of legislative protection of flora and fauna and maintenance of Red Data Books of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation in 2020–2024 // Environment Protection and Nature Reserve Management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 4. P. 113–126.

Abstract: A brief description of the international Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions and their legal enforcement is provided. The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal is the only global treaty specifically focused on hazardous and other wastes. The Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade was developed in response to the need for information exchange on hazardous chemicals and mandatory controls in the trade of toxic chemicals. The pillars of the Stockholm Convention are: eliminating or reducing the production and use of intentionally produced persistent organic pollutants (POPs) listed in Annexes A and B; minimizing and, where feasible, eliminating releases of unintentionally produced POPs listed in Annex C; cleaning up old stockpiles and equipment containing POPs; supporting the transition to safer alternatives; and targeting additional POPs for action.

Keywords: Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions, environmental protection.

For citation: Butovsky R.O. Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm (BRS) conventions: a brief description and enforcement // Environment Protection and Nature Reserve Management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 4. P. 127–135.

Abstract: The new regions of the Russian Federation are facing many environmental problems caused not only by inefficient management of natural resources and the state of the environment in independent Ukraine, but also by the consequences of the fighting unleashed by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The article outlines the priority environmental problems of the DPR, the solution of which should lead to a significant improvement in the environmental situation.

Keywords: new regions, environmental problems, natural resources, environment, environmental damage, Donbas.

For citation: Kishkan R.V., Petrova A.S. New territories – challenges of wartime and ways to overcome them on the example of Donetsk People's Republic // Environment Protection and Nature Reserve Management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 4. P. 136–144.

Abstract: During the route botanical research conducted as part of the scientific expedition of the Russian Geographical Society "Along the Baikal-Amur Mainline" to the Trans-Baikal Territory, a floristic analysis of the flora of the federal geological natural monument "Chara Sands" was performed. Based on herbarium collections, vascular plants from 14 families and 23 genera were identified. The analysis showed the dominance of xerophytes and mesophytes, typical of sandy and anthropogenic habitats. Relict and rare species were identified, emphasizing the ecological value of the territory. The obtained data contribute to the study of the biodiversity of the Chara Basin.

Keywords: Russian Geographical Society, flora, Chara Sands, herbarium, ecological-coenotic analysis.

For citation: Koval Yu.N., Morozov R.O., Shmyreva M.B., Moskin R.V. Analysis of the flora of the geological natural monument of federal rank "Chara Sands" // Environment Protection and Nature Reserve Management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 4. P. 145–150.

Abstract: Environmental decision-making, including at the state level, depends on reliable scientific conclusions and recommendations. This also applies to the implementation of tasks and achievement of targets of various environmental programs and federal projects aimed at improving the environmental situation in our country. Measures aimed at the restoration and conservation of water bodies should be carefully linked to the correct assessment of their current state. In order to objectify the requirements for water quality standards for surface water bodies, it is necessary to move from the MPC established on the basis of laboratory experiments to the so-called regional MPC obtained as a result of monitoring surface water bodies, the development and establishment of which are provided for by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated 02/13/2019 No. 149. However, it is currently extremely difficult for the developers of these standards to obtain the primary data necessary for calculations of acceptable terms. A similar problem with obtaining the necessary array of primary monitoring/control data in the field of environmental protection arises when conducting scientific research involving atmospheric air and waste. The lack of reliable initial information does not allow for in-depth analysis, statistical processing and identification of the degree of correlation of the studied indicators with each other, to build appropriate models in order to make a predictive assessment of a particular process. As a result, it makes it impossible to clearly formulate scientifically sound recommendations for government authorities and provide objective basic information for decision-making on government regulation issues. It is necessary to combine efforts in the work of government agencies and their subordinate scientific institutes, especially when it comes to solving common tasks and challenges facing our country.

Keywords: scientific research, initial information, primary data, solving environmental problems, interagency cooperation.

For citation: Khodyashev M.B., Sivkov B.A. The complexities of information support for scientific research in the field of ecology // Environment Protection and Nature Reserve Management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 4. P. 151–164.

Abstract: The article highlights the work of an environmental education officer in a protected area, their responsibilities for conducting tours, the essence of a tour, and the concept of a tour guide.

Keywords: tour guide, environmental education, protected area, tour, flora, fauna.

For citation: Strigunkov M.D. Excursion business is the foundation of environmental education in specially protected natural areas // Environment Protection and Nature Reserve Management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 4. P. 165–168.

Abstract: The article examines approaches to the formation of lists of goods and packaging subject to disposal after the loss of their consumer properties in the EAEU countries. Similarities and differences have been identified for these lists.

Keywords: extended producer responsibility, list of goods, list of packaging, waste from the use of goods, recycling.

For citation: Khodyasheva E.M., Somova T.N., Oshchepkova A.Z. Review of approaches to forming lists of goods and packaging subject to regulatory by using the mechanism of "extended producer responsibility" in the EAEU countries // Environment Protection and Nature Reserve Management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 4. P. 169–177.

Abstract: The article describes the processes of conducting bathymetric mapping using modern technological solutions, methods and algorithms for processing survey data, as well as the results of bathymetric bottom mapping and calculations of the main parameters of the basins of several lakes in the transboundary protected area "Zapovednoe Poozerye".

Keywords: cartography, depths, bathymetry, processing algorithm, protected areas, GIS.

For citation: Khokhryakov V.R., Karpachev A.P., Romanyuk I.G. The use of modern technological solutions to obtain data on the main characteristics of reservoirs using the example of lakes in the transboundary protected area "Zapovednoe Poozerye" // Environment Protection and Nature Reserve Management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 4. P. 178–184.

Abstract: As part of the Master's program "Environmental Innovation Management" (headed by Professor A.V. Myaskov, Director of the Mining Institute, NUST MISIS), students of the Mining Institute at the University of Science and Technology MISIS, under the supervision of Professor S.A. Lipina, conducted a comparative analysis of strategic planning documents for the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation. The study examines key federal and regional regulatory and strategic acts, alongside programmatic and planning materials. It compares development targets and priorities, environmental management tools, and protection mechanisms, including provisions for safeguarding the rights and security of Indigenous minorities of the North. The findings identify shared objectives for sustainable development and security, as well as systemic gaps in intergovernmental coordination, indicator consistency, and the integration of climate and environmental risks.

Keywords: strategic planning, regional economy, sustainable development, monitoring, Arctic zone of the Russian Federation.

For citation: Lipina S.A., Almieva R.R., Balezina V.K., Ismailov J.M., Kovalenko U.R., Kopshev D.I., Belyakova V.V., Karakulova P.S. Comparative analysis of the development strategies for the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation: harmonization of federal and regional priorities in the field of environmental management and ecological safety // Environment Protection and Nature Reserve Management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 4. P. 185–198.