Wetlands 'Zaymische' as a promising protected natural territories in the republic of Tatarstan

Abstract

© Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd. The article reviews the data of a comprehensive survey of wetlands of the Kuibyshev reservoir (Zelenodolsk district of Republic of Tatarstan). The study discusses wetlands as one of the key elements of the ecological frame of the city of Kazan and Republic of Tatarstan. Change of the status to reserve or national park is recommended for the conservation of wetlands.