SPECIFICS OF DECENTRALIZATION PROCESS IN THE ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND NATURE USE

Subject of research ? theoretical and methodological aspects and practical measures administration of natural resources and nature use in the context of power decentralization in Ukraine. Purpose of the research caused by the necessity of theoretical and methodological foundations and development of practical recommendations for administration of economic relations concerning of nature use according the prospects and results of key reforms in Ukraine. Method, methodology of work. Theoretical basis of research is the position of economic theory and environmental economics, methodological basis of the research is a set of general scientific and special methods. Results of the research: essence and forms of power decentralization are analyzed, features of decentralization of administration of natural resources and nature use are identified, prospective source of financial resources of local communities as a result of the power decentralization in Ukraine are grounded. Practical implications. Results of research provide scientific justification of administrative decisions concerning of natural resources and nature use in conditions of power decentralization in Ukraine by administrators, members of state and local governments, non-governmental organizations. Conclusions. Administration of natural resources and nature use requires optimal balance of centralization and decentralization of powers, rights and responsibilities that will ensure sustainable nature use. Decentralization of administration of natural resources and nature use in Ukraine determines research of relevant sources of financial support of local communities.