Biodiversity Conservation in the Mountain Forests of the Greater Caucasus

In this article, the theoretical foundations and significance of biodiversity and the natural-geographical features of the Greater Caucasus are examined, including the features of mountain forest ecosystems. At the same time, particular attention was paid to the current state of biodiversity; a spatial analysis of the biodiversity of the Greater Caucasus was conducted. In addition to this, the study also analyzed the main threats to biodiversity and ways to conserve it. The issues of international experience in biodiversity conservation and state policy and environmental legislation in this area are discussed. At the end of the article, the main directions for biodiversity conservation and practical recommendations for the conservation of the Greater Caucasus's biodiversity are outlined.