Land use structure in Cherkasy region: formation, current state, dynamics

The article deals with the formation, current state and dynamics of changes in the structure of land use in Cherkasy region.The influence of historical, geographical, natural, environmental and economic factors on the development of the land fund of the region is analyzed.The key stages of formation of the land use structure, which determined the specifics of land distribution between the main categories: agricultural, forest, industrial, environmental and other, are identified.Particular attention is paid to the current state of land use, which is characterized by significant anthropogenic pressure, soil degradation, and disruption of the ecological balance.The article highlights in detail the issue of imbalance between agricultural and protected lands, which is an important challenge for ensuring sustainable development of the region.The paper also examines the dynamics of changes in the structure of land use in Cherkasy region over the past decades.It is shown how global climate change, anthropogenic factors and urbanization affect the use of land resources.The necessity of integrating economic, environmental and social approaches to optimize land use and preserve the natural potential of the region is substantiated.The results of the study allow identifying the main problems in the management of land resources in the region and offering recommendations for their rational use.The article presents practical proposals for optimizing the structure of land use, in particular, taking into account the need to restore ecological balance, increase the efficiency of the agricultural sector and ensure sustainable development of the region.The study will be useful for scientists, experts in the field of earth sciences, land use, ecologists, farmers, as well as representatives of government and local authorities involved in land management.