Unified ecosystem monitoring program for Federal-level protected areas in the Murmansk Oblast, Russia, along an industrial pollution gradient (2025–2027)
E. A. Borovichev,
M. N. Kozhin,
T. A. Sukhareva,
P. M. Terentjev,
N. V. Polikarpova,
E. L. Tolmacheva,
N. L. Alfertev https://doi.org/10.21443/3034-1434-2026-4-2-17-39
Abstract
Rapid industrial development in the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation, home to major mining and metallurgical operations, has intensified the need for systematic environmental monitoring. This article presents a unified ecosystem monitoring program developed for implementation in 2025–2027 across the Pasvik Nature Reserve, the Lapland Nature Reserve, and the Murmansk Tundra Reserve. The program follows internationally recognized biodiversity assessment frameworks and uses a hierarchical system of indicators, attributes, and variables. It covers key components of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, including vegetation, protected native species, invasive alien species, birds, mammals, and aquatic biota. A major focus is the harmonization of field and analytical protocols to ensure that data collected along gradients of industrial pollution are scientifically comparable and verifiable. The program provides a robust foundation for biodiversity conservation, reduction of anthropogenic impacts, and adaptive natural resource management in the Russian Arctic.
About the Authors
E. A. Borovichev
Polar-Alpine Botanical Garden-Institute named after N.A. Avrorin, Federal Research Centre Kola Science Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Eugene A. Borovichev — Cand. Sci. (Biology), Deputy Director General of Research
184209, Murmansk Region, Apatity, Akademgorodok, 18A.
Scopus ID: 55834961100
Researcher ID: U-9117-2017
Тeл.: +7 (815) 556-33-50
M. N. Kozhin
Polar-Alpine Botanical Garden-Institute named after N.A. Avrorin, Federal Research Centre Kola Science Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mikhail N. Kozhin ‒ Cand. Sci. (Biology), Leading Research Scientist
184209, Murmansk Region, Apatity, Akademgorodok, 18A.
Scopus ID: 54401367100
Researcher ID: AAG-9409-2019
T. A. Sukhareva
Institute of North Industrial Ecology Problems, Federal Research Centre Kola Science Centre of Russian Academy of Sciences, Apatity
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Tatyana A. Sukhareva — Cand. Sci. (Biology), Head of the laboratory of terrestrial ecosystems, Institute of North Industrial Ecology Problems
184209, Murmansk region, Apatity, Akademgorodok, 14A.
Scopus ID: 55918629900
Researcher ID: J-1100-2018
Tel.: +7 (815) 557-97 79
P. M. Terentjev
Institute of North Industrial Ecology Problems, Federal Research Centre Kola Science Centre of Russian Academy of Sciences, Apatity
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Petr M. Terentjev — Cand. Sci. (Biology), Head of the laboratory of water ecosystems, Institute of North Industrial Ecology Problems
184209, Murmansk Region, Apatity, Akademgorodok, 14A.
Scopus ID: 59157933200
Researcher ID: K-3164-2018
Tel.: +7 (815) 557-97 79
N. V. Polikarpova
Pasvik Nature Reserve
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Natalia V. Polikarpova — Cand. Sci. (Geography), Director
184421 Nikel Murmansk Region, Gvardeysky Avenue, 43B.
Scopus ID: 54892721300
Researcher ID: F-1493-2014
Tel.: +7 (815) 545-07-00
E. L. Tolmacheva
Kandalaksha Nature Reserve
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ekaterina L. Tolmacheva — Cand. Sci. (Biology), Deputy Director of Research
184042, Murmansk Region, Kandalaksha, Lineynaya str., 35.
Scopus ID: 57324299200
Tel.: +7 (815) 339-22-50
N. L. Alfertev
Lapland Nature Reserve
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Nikolay L. Alfertev — Deputy Director of Research
184506, Murmansk Region, Monchegorsk, Zeleny lane, 8
Tel.: +7 (921) 034-70-89
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