ISSUES OF ASSESSMENT OF THE NATURAL RESOURCE POTENTIAL OF THE REGION FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES

The article focuses on the evaluation of the recreational potential of regional natural resources in Uzbekistan, emphasizing its favorable geographical location and rich cultural heritage. It reviews methodological approaches, including economic evaluation and cadastral systems for assessing both natural and anthropogenic recreational resources. The study highlights the challenges of objective evaluation and underscores the importance of developing comprehensive frameworks to boost sustainable tourism and regional development in the post-pandemic period.