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Afforestation on degraded lands: ecological and economic aspects

The article is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of the ecological and economic aspects of afforestation on degraded lands in Ukraine. The research methodology is based on the analysis of statistical data from the State Forest Resources Agency of Ukraine, including indicators of forest cover, regional distribution of forest areas, and per capita provision of forest resources, with the use of graphic tools to visualize the dynamics of structural changes in ecosystems. A technological assessment of degraded lands was applied with the identification of three categories of forest plantation areas based on soil characteristics, as well as modeling the expected dynamics of forest structure using MidJourney software. The obtained scientific results demonstrate Ukraine’s significant potential for restoring disturbed ecosystems, where the area of the state forest fund reaches 10.4 million hectares, of which 9.6 mln hectares are covered with woody vegetation, which provides a basis for expanding afforestation programs on degraded lands. Three categories of forestry areas have been proposed for adapted soil cultivation and planting, including milling, plowing furrows, and mechanized methods, with an emphasis on bio-remediation measures such as sowing green manure crops (lupine, mustard, rapeseed) to enrich the soil with organic matter. The practical value of the study lies in the development of integrated strategies, such as the economic conversion of arable lands into forests, agroforestry, and creation of protective forest belts to reduce erosion and optimize maintenance costs. The proposed organizational measures, including monitoring through satellite technologies and financial mechanisms («green investments», tax incentives), contribute to the implementation of large-scale afforestation projects and stimulate the development of a green economy in the regions of Ukraine. A comprehensive management model has been proposed that combines bio-remediation measures with innovative monitoring technologies, ensuring sustainable afforestation on sandy, acidic, and eroded soils, taking into account climatic risks.

Key words: afforestation, degraded lands, ecological restoration, economic benefit, mixed crops, sustainable forestry, breeding methods, introduction.

T. Lozinska https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7119-0759


Zadorozhnyy A. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0664-5462


Berezenko K. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3975-5278


Karpuk L. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5860-5286


Kulyk R. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2866-9307


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