Assessment of the current ecological state of forest shelterbelt ecosystems in the Right-Bank Forest-Steppe

This article is dedicated to a detailed analysis of the species composition of tree species used in forest shelterbelts of the Right-Bank Forest-Steppe zone of Ukraine.The study focuses on their agroforestry significance, biological characteristics, adaptive capabilities to adverse climatic factors, as well as their role in preserving and improving agroecosystems.Forest shelterbelts play a crucial role in shaping a sustainable agricultural landscape, protecting farmlands from erosion processes, regulating the microclimate, and contributing to soil moisture retention.The study analyzes the primary and secondary composition of tree species that form the structure of forest shelterbelts.Special attention is paid to the bioecological characteristics of trees, their viability, and resistance to stress factors such as drought, wind, frost, and anthropogenic impact.The adaptation mechanisms of plants to changing environmental conditions have been examined, allowing for an assessment of their effectiveness in performing protective functions.Additionally, the article explores the ecological aspects of forest shelterbelt functioning, including their impact on regional biodiversity, soil quality improvement, and prevention of soil depletion and degradation.The phytomeliorative properties of tree plantations, which contribute to landscape stabilization, increased agricultural land productivity, and long-term ecological balance, have been analyzed.The research results can be used to develop effective strategies for the conservation and restoration of forest shelterbelts in the Forest-Steppe zone of Ukraine.The proposed approaches aim to optimize the use of tree species in protective plantations, enhancing their effectiveness as natural barriers against adverse climatic conditions and promoting the development of sustainable agroecosystems.Thus, this work makes a significant contribution to the formation of scientifically based recommendations for improving the condition of forest shelterbelts and increasing their ecological and economic value.