Geoecological approach to the study of tourist and recreation potential of the territory
Integrated geoecological assessment of natural recreational potential of the area is the scientific basis of all development programs, tourism and recreation. Perennial uncontrolled recreational development in the Astrakhan region has led to significant changes in the natural environment: the trampled grass and shrub cover, reduce the stand within the recreation areas, increased erosion, reduced fish stocks, etc. The paper examines the main approaches to the study of geo-ecological tourism potential of the area, on the example of the Astrakhan region. Assessment of environmental and recreational potential must be accompanied by a definition of allowable recreational pressure on the PTC and their recreational vessel. This is a necessary condition for sustainable use of natural resources for recreational purposes. In general, the development of ecological tourism should be directed laziness, that is, to include not only the restoration of physical and spiritual powers of man, and environmental education, improve the culture of the relationship with nature, the ethical standards of behavior in the natural environment. Accomplishment of recreational area must wear Institute individual approach and meet the following requirements: longevity, harmony with the surrounding landscape, convenience for users, the relative low cost of the services provided. The article features geo-environmental evaluation clarified the conditions of recreational activities in the Astrakhan region. Considerable attention is paid to the nature and degree of economic development of the territory of the general ecological situation.