| Abstract [eng] |
Aim of the Research – to explore the functions of Lithuanian lakes and to classify lake according to functional possibilities. The present paper for the first time categorizes the functions of lakes in Lithuania, determines the lakes with certain morphometric parameters that are most suitable to be used in various fields, distinguishes the key issues of using a lake, related with lake functions and morphometric parameters. The possibilities of accessibility of lake by roads are explored, the peculiarities of landscape structure of lake shores are identified and the possibilities of lake usage are assessed, taking into account the accessibility by roads and shore landscape. What is more, the possibilities and problems of using the lakes, present in different river basins and sub-basins, are determined. The paper determines the peculiarities of using the lakes, located in protected territories, and distinguishes the main usage problems. It is especially important that lakes in Lithuania have been classified, according to possibilities of functional usage, for the first time. The discussed problems are relevant, seeking to optimize the usage of lakes in Lithuania – to improve legal acts, related with usage of lakes, regulations of protected territories as well as management plans of river basins. |
