Environmental trail asa factor of sustainable development of territories

This article discusses the concept of an ecological trail, the problem of ecological education and upbringing. The prerequisites for the development of ecological tourism are formulated, difficulties are described for the development of ecotourism, and possible ways to overcome them are identified. The importance of ecological paths in the development of ecological tourism is revealed. The forms of organization and stages of the ecological trail are considered. The ecological trail is considered as one of the effective factors for the formation of ecological culture and ecological education. The problem of the development of productive activities through the research and design activities of participants on the basis of a study ecological trail is discussed. The types, tasks, and stages of the organization of an ecological trail are studied. Creating an ecological trail is the first step towards preserving the environment. It has been concluded that eco-tourism certainly does not solve the problem of the destruction of the natural environment. It allows you to soften the blows inflicted by the carefree attitude of people towards it, preserving the corners of untouched nature and contributing to the enhancement of natural values not only through the environmental education of tourists, but also at the expense of funds from ecotourism income to solve such problemsVytauto Didžiojo universiteta