Impact of High Water Levels in Lake Baikal on Rare Plant Species in the Coastal Zone
Journal: Applied Sciences
Year: 2025

This paper presents an assessment of potential losses and damage costs to rare coastal plant species of Lake Baikal (UNESCO World Heritage Site) as a result of inundation at high water levels. The lake’s ecosystem is characterized by an exceptional diversity of rare and endemic animal and plant species. The construction of a hydroelectric power plant caused an increase in the water level of Lake Baikal, resulting in the inundation of low-lying coastal areas, the destruction of the coastline, alt