Shushulkov S. Ecological and economic principles of recreational land use in urban areas

The dissertation identifies the essential aspects and features of recreational activities. Theoretical and methodical bases of urbanized territories’ functioning are considered. The essence of the concept of recreational land use of urban areas is determined. Ecological and economic imperatives of formation of recreational land use of urbanized lands are substantiated. Competitive advantages and assessment of the current state of development of recreational activities are revealed. The ecological and economic analysis of land use is carried out and the place of recreational territories is investigated. The peculiarities of recreational land use in urban areas have been studied. The ways, improving the efficiency of recreational land use in urban areas, are considered. The principles of ecological and economic management of recreational land use are substantiated. Strategic guidelines for the development of recreational land use in urban areas are proposed.