Analysis of the condition of plantings of the Streshnev estate (Znamenskoye-Rayok)

Abstract

The article is devoted to a pre-project analysis of the state of plantings at the cultural heritage site of the Streshnev estate (Znamenskoye-Raek). Based on the Draft Application for inclusion in the list of UNESCO protected sites, the estate is of great historical and cultural interest. Existing methods for assessing the condition include historical and architectural analysis of the volumetric-spatial structure of the park and geobotanical studies of the species diversity of the plant community of the park area. This article analyzes the state of plantings in three interrelated areas: assessing the state of preservation of the planning structure of the park, assessing the state of the tree stand, which forms the basis of the volumetric-spatial structure of the estate complex, assessing the ground cover as a factor in the stability of the historical plant cenosis. The assessment of the safety of the planning structure was carried out on the basis of graphic materials published in the most complete monograph dedicated to the estate heritage of N.A. Lvov and field research conducted at the beginning of the 20th century. The assessment of the state of the tree stands and grass cover was carried out partly on the basis of guidelines for identifying and surveying historical parks and park landscapes on the territory of the OKN. Based on the initial survey, only partial preservation of the planning and volumetric-spatial structure of the park area was revealed. The state of the tree stand and ground cover allow us to conclude that there is a relatively high degree of sustainability of old-growth plantings due to the unprecedentedly high diversity of species composition of species naturally growing on the estate. Based on the survey, recommendations were made for the ongoing care of old-growth plantings, as well as methods for restoration work.