MODELS OF LANDSCAPE ADAPTATION AS A MEANS OF IMPROVING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF DRAINED SOILS IN WESTERN POLISSYA
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/naturaljournal.17.2026.16Keywords:
mineral soils, organogenic soils, carbon dioxide emissions, transformation, climateAbstract
This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the current state and dynamics of the transformation of drained soils in Western Polissya under conditions of intense anthropogenic pressure and the exacerbation of this process by global climate change. The study focuses on drained light mineral soils, which are vulnerable to degradation due to their low buffering capacity and specific morphological structure, as well as organogenic drained soils. It has been established that traditional farming systems on reclaimed lands stimulate the mineralization of organic matter, transforming accumulative ecosystems into sources of active greenhouse gas emissions. Based on the results of monitoring studies conducted between 2021 and 2025, three models of landscape adaptation have been proposed and scientifically substantiated: conservation agriculture, adaptive agriculture, and natural restoration. The conservation agriculture model, focused on growing perennial berry crops (blueberries), demonstrated the ability to stabilize agro-physical indicators (density of 0.69–0.72 g/cm³) and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The adaptive farming model is based on the implementation of rational crop rotations with perennial grasses and drip irrigation systems, providing a 3.1–4.1% increase in moisture reserves in the topsoil, acting as an effective thermoregulator for the soil profile. The highest ecological efficiency has been confirmed for the natural restoration model. Results from virgin sites indicate minimal soil respiration rates (132.3–132.9 mg/m²/year) and maximum accumulation of available moisture (over 500 mm). The research has demonstrated that the renaturalization of degraded peatlands is a key tool for carbon sequestration and the restoration of ecosystem services in the region. The proposed models align with the principles of the «European Green Deal» and offer an effective mechanism for enhancing the climate resilience of agricultural landscapes through differentiated land resource management.
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