The yew-boxwood grove is a popular tourist attraction in Sochi. In a few years, a lot of messages have appeared on a small rocky area near the trail, which are difficult to clean even with a solvent.
The inspectors of the Khostinsky department cleaned the surface of the rocks with a grinder. They did the same with wooden benches. In most cases, written signs and information boards have to be replaced with new ones.
The Caucasian Reserve explained that such self-expression of visitors to the routes of the Yew-Boxwood Grove can be very expensive for them. Such a violation is regarded as damage to property and entails administrative liability.
In the case of painting rocks, punishment is also provided. On the territory of the reserve, it is prohibited to put inscriptions and signs on trees, boulders and rocks.
Participants discussed the boundary between nature and ecotourism, whether mass visits to unique areas can remain safe, the responsibilities of investors, and how to prepare tourists for visiting specially protected natural areas.
The head of state expressed confidence that the Forum will be held at a high level, and that its results will contribute to the development of tourism in Russia and the expansion of humanitarian and business ties.