Prospects for creating the atlas information system to the SPNA territory of the metropolis by using crowdsourcing resources (on the example of Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo park)

Abstract

The article discusses the possibility of creating an atlas information system for a specially protected area of a metropolis based on crowdsourcing resources. The Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo park, the smallest natural and historical park in Moscow (∼2.2 km²), was chosen as the object of study. It is distinguished by a harmonious and original cultural landscape that has developed since the end of the 18th century, and high biodiversity, the presence of protected species of plants and animals. Beavers, muskrats, squirrels, weasels, ducks, shelducks and other birds (about 50 species), various fish and insects, forest and meadow landscapes are a valuable recreational resource located not far from the city center. Improvement work has been repeatedly carried out in the park, however, in 2022, the most large-scale radical reconstruction work began, which caused profound changes in the natural environment and put ecosystems at risk of destruction. Such events aroused active resistance from environmentalists, regular visitors to the park, and residents of the surrounding areas, who organized constant interaction to exchange information on environmental issues. Relying on these activists became the basis for designing an atlas information system based on crowdsourced resources. As an example, a map of factual material on plants is given, compiled in the Google Map Maker environment based on field observations of interested persons with photographs and descriptions. In addition, a table has been compiled on plants, including their useful, decorative and dangerous properties of plants, as well as habitat features in the park. In the process of joint research with environmentalists, the following adverse impacts and changes in the natural environment were identified: the destruction and oppression of trees and bushes, the destruction of natural grass cover and its replacement with lawns, the oppression of the animal population, the destruction of the soil layer, the construction of unnecessary roads, incl. paved, changes resulting from the use of construction and transport equipment, incl. severe, excessive lighting of the park, the introduction of building materials and debris into the natural environment, an increase in sealed areas, deformation of slopes, violation of the relief and landscape structure of the park, changes in the hydrological regime. The atlas information system of the Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo park on a crowdsourcing resource has good development prospects.