Overview of scientific approaches to the definition of «natural resources», «natural potential of the region», «natural - resource potential of the region»

Abstract

This article reveals the concept of natural resources, the natural potential of the region's natural resources. The lists of the most important directions in solving the problems of conservation of the non-renewable and reproduction of renewable natural resources are given. Existing control methods for the preservation and reproduction of natural-resource potential of the region are discussed. Also the three main areas for conservation and restoration of natural resources of the region are identified. The main stages of development of the regional program for the protection and development of natural-resource potential of the region are presented.