Problems of legal regulation of the use and protection of swamps

The article discusses issues related to the existing legal regulation of relations use and protection swamps. physical geographical features marshes as natural objects affecting peculiarities their protection, hydrological classification, ecological significance for sustainable functioning aquatic forest ecosystems are shown. Based on analysis current legislation defining procedure wetlands, problems ensuring wetland highlighted. Using official statistical data swamps lands which they located, environmental aspects determining status a swamp complex, part wetlands specially protected territories considered. Conclusions drawn about need differentiate negative phenomenon concept swamp, well recognize complex ecosystem develop that would ensure proper all its elements, based harmonization resource legislation.