Siberian Resources Siberian natural resources, ecosystems, conservation, management, and the problems of their development. This course includes numerous excursions including one seven-day trip to Olkhon Island to learn about its unique ecosystem and native Khakasia people. Course lectures include: Developmental impact of the Siberian climate on the Siberian ecosystem Zonal distribution of ecosystems in Siberia Management for biodiversity conservation The economic value of biodiversity The problems of natural resources depletion Environmental conservation in agricultural landscapes Sustainable use of forest resources Native Siberian plants and animals Biodiversity in Siberian ecosystems Siberian plants and world biodiversity Traditional medicines in Siberia  Nature reserves in Russia and the Irkutsk region