Possibilities of land management support for protecting the natural environment during economic use of northern territories

Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "State University of Land Management", Moscow, Russia

^* Corresponding author: lipski-sa@yandex.ru

Abstract

The article analyzes modern problems of the Arctic zones of the Russian Federation. The characteristics of human economic activity in the northern regions are given. It is shown that the anthropogenic load on the unique nature of the North increases every year. The climatic features of the northern regions, which limit the possibilities of agriculture, are characterized. The main directions for improving reindeer husbandry and organizing the use of reindeer pastures have been developed. It is proposed to grow crops in vertical farms. It has been shown that vertical farms can improve the environmental sustainability of territories and ensure food security.