Restoration of the red deer population as a factor in the ecological and economic development of the region

Abstract

The article discusses the issues of restoration of biological resources in forestry in the Samara region. The proposed creation of farms for the reproduction of large animals that were subjected to barbaric extermination in the nineties will solve not only the environmental problem, but will provide the opportunity to create a base for providing hunting services to the population, reducing pressure from poachers, and increasing the profitability of forests as economic objects. One of the species subject to population restoration is red deer (Cervus elaphus L.). Its number decreased to 310 heads (1997). Currently it is 1190 heads (2022). In the Samara region, red deer are found annually in the territory of 6-7 municipal districts out of 27. The number and spatial distribution of deer, like other ungulates, have annual fluctuations and are a vector indicator of the relationship between natural and anthropogenic factors. Creation of a farm for 210 heads. It will allow you to annually raise up to 60 animals, which can be released into the wild. To provide feed, about 500 hectares of agricultural land will be required. Project efficiency indicators: - the payback period of the project was 77 months; - discounted payback period – 101 months; - net present value – 2419.0 thousand rubles; - internal rate of return – 13.06%.