Optimizing the use of wetlands

Every year the scale of anthropogenic pressure on land resources increases. In areas of agricultural use, the process of their removal from agricultural use and the limitation of their use are increasing due to an increase in acid content, emerging processes of soil excessive hydration and, as a consequence, the appearance of wetlands. Wetlands are a fairly common natural phenomenon. It can lead to undesirable reductions in crop and arable land and a decrease in the area of pastures for livestock. In the presented study, the theoretical foundations were developed and an economic and mathematical model for managing the optimal use of wetlands was constructed. Mathematically based recommendations for the use of horizontal drainage for effective wetland management are presented. It is assumed that the agricultural enterprise has both wetland and non-wetland lands. Non-wetlands are used for growing crops and for livestock pastures and industrial farming is carried out on wetlands. The agricultural enterprise receives income from both wetland and non-wetland lands. This income is maximized. An algorithm has been developed and formulated for determining the depth of the drain and the radius of this drainage pipe, at which the total income from wetlands and non-wetlands takes on the maximum value. The presented results of scientific research can significantly reduce the negative consequences of anthropogenic influence on land resources and contribute to the restoration of areas affected by waterlogging.