Biological reserves of bracken fern (Pteridium Aquilinum (L.) Kuhn.) in the coniferous forests of Altai Territory

Abstract The article contains information on the biological reserves of bracken ferns in coniferous forests in the Altai Territory. For the study, 2 zones were taken - the Priobsky pine forest zone and the Salair ridge zone. The predominant types of forests in this area are pine and fir forests. During the study period, the biological and operational reserves of bracken fern and the amount of annual collection in various forest conditions were determined. The studies carried out have shown an extremely uneven distribution of biological, operational and commercial reserves of bracken fern by forest types and individual regions. A possible annual harvest of bracken ferns in different types of forest is recommended, depending on the frequency of harvest in a particular area. Measures for the rational use of biological reserves of bracken fern in the Altai Territory are proposed.