Economic and Environmental Evaluation of Rural Land Use in Terms of the Effects of Natural Hazards

Abstract

This study deals with the issues surrounding economic and environmental evaluation of rural land use in Krasnoyarsk Krai in relation to the effects of natural hazards that deal considerable damage to horticulture. Aim. This study aims to analyze the effects of natural hazards on rural land use and determine the main approaches to undertaking economic and environmental evaluation of likely risks and damage to horticulture at the regional level. Tasks. This study characterizes major natural hazards that affect rural land use in Krasnoyarsky Krai, determines the extent of economic and environmental damage to horticulture in this region, outlines the spatial quantitative characteristics of effects on rural production in major rural regions of the Krai, and examines approaches to insure against the economic and environmental risks faced in the production of basic grains. Methods. This study uses general methods of scientific cognition, statistical and comparative analysis, and spatial modeling to determine approaches to evaluate the extent of economic and environmental risks facing rural land use in horticulture. Results. Economic and environmental evaluations of exposure of the rural territories of Krasnoyarsky Krai to natural hazards are conducted. Economic and environmental zoning of rural territories is performed according to the intensity of wind erosion. Approaches to rural land insurance are substantiated with due consideration of the economic risk posed by natural hazards. Projected areas of crop failure are determined across the zones of natural-hazard economic risk in order to calculate insurance payments.