The algorithm of geoinformation modeling of assessment of suitability degree of sandstone dumps revegetation is developed. The algorithm is implemented for the territory of the coal mine, located in the south of Kemerovo Oblast. The combinations of conditions of the soil catena zones, the aspect and the slope determined by topography, are used as indicators of suitability degree. By means of GIS the space structure of habitats is defined and the map of suitability degree of dump habitats and surrounding area is constructed. Comparison of design data with the data of field geobotanical studies and results of the NDVI analysis, has yielded similar results. Therefore, the possibility of using geoinformation modeling for optimization of works in biological recultivation of coal dumps areas is shown.

Skripko Vadim Valerievich, Ph.D, Geography, Associate Professor, Department of Nature Management and Geoecology, Geographical Faculty, Altai State University. 61, Lenin Ave., Barnaul, 656049, Altai Krai. E-mail: skripko@inbox.ru

Platonova Sofia Grigorievna, Ph.D, Geology and Mineralogy, Associate Professor, Senior Researcher of the Laboratory of Landscape-Water-Ecological Research and Nature Management, Institute for Water and Environmental Problems of SB RAS. 1, Molodezhnaya St., Barnaul, 656038, Altai Krai. E-mail: sgplatonova@mail.ru.

Strel’nikova Tatyana Olegovna, Ph.D, Biology, senior researcher of the Laboratory of Industrial Botany, Kuzbass Botanical Garden, Institute of Human Ecology of SB RAS. 10, Leningradsky Ave., Kemerovo, 650065. E-mail: strelnikova21@yandex.ru.

Manakov Yuri Alexandrovich, Dr.Sci. in Biology, Head of Laboratory of Industrial Botany, Kuzbass Botanical Garden, Institute of Human Ecology of SB RAS. 10, Leningradsky Ave., Kemerovo, 650065. E-mail: jm515@yandex.ru.

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