CONDITIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PALEONTOLOGICAL DIRECTION OF GEOTURISM WITHIN THE NATURE NATURAL PARK "PODOLSKY TOVTRY"
Authors: Kasiianyk Ihor , Menderetskyi Vadym , Liubynska Inna 
Published: July 2021

The publication highlights the regional conditions for the development of geotouristic forms of using paleontological objects, the territory of the NPP "Podolski Tovtry" The need to introduce and develop specialized tourism products based on the paleontological resource base and regional conditions within the Podolskie Tovtry NPP is a reaction to the concentration of tourist groups within the natural park, as well as a noticeable decrease in interest in traditional sites.

Paleontological Geotourism is a specialized area of activity that requires special training. Its forms of implementation are combined with traditional tourism products, the compactness and complexity of the placement of lithological formations makes it possible to implement sharply contrasting thematic approaches (sandy Neogene beach, Silurian coral reef, mammoth tundra), and locations within mined out pits or specially equipped nature conservation objects - ecological - educational influence combined with economic and social effect.

The main conditions for the development of the direction on the territory of the natural park are the set of features of the lithological base and natural geomorphological, as well as economic objects that reveal paleontological locations. The analysis of the conditions of the transport and technical infrastructure, interaction with traditional forms of nature management, as well as tourist sites, which have long been included in the regional recreational complex, has been carried out.

To experimentally confirm the regional efficiency of the paleogeotourism direction, the authors of the study selected three model sites that meet these criteria, carried out in cooperation with representatives of NPP "Podilski Tovtry" and the City Council of Kamianets-Podilskyi their primary infrastructure equipment, and equipped and the museum exposition was tested and the possibilities of conducting paleontological master classes were studied. Geotourism products have been developed and partially implemented in cooperation with interested tour operators.

These aspects of the development of the paleontological direction of geotourism from the standpoint of regional conditions are a means of substantiating the regional strategy for the development of environmentally friendly forms of nature management within the NPP "Podilski Tovtry". They are aimed primarily at demonstrating the effectiveness of the research area and its compatibility with the already established traditional economic forms, which will solve the problems of access and use of paleontological objects and promote the participation of local communities and regional businesses in its implementation. Partial practical testing of the second results of regional conditions presented in the publication can become the basis of scientific discussion on the effectiveness of selected geotourism forms, their compliance with the conditions and accordingly adjust further scientific and applied research in this direction.

Key words: geotourism, paleotours, Podilski Tovtry