ECOLOGICAL AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF MAIN ASPECTS OF FORESTRY MANAGEMENT OF TERNOPIL REGION

Abstract

In the context of growing anthropogenic impact on forest ecosystems, there is a need to control the use of this valuable natural resource. Ternopil region has a unique natural potential. A large area of the region is covered with forests, the main share of which is occupied by deciduous species. Ecological and statistical study of the main aspects of forestry in Ternopil region, identification of major trends is one of the priorities, as forests cover about 14% of the region, and conservation, reproduction and expansion of forests is a necessary prerequisite for planning environmental measures. The aim of the work is to conduct an ecological and statistical analysis of the main aspects of forestry in the Ternopil region in 2016–2020 and to identify the main patterns. Methodology. The research was conducted on the basis of information collection methods and statistical data analysis methods. All calculations were performed by using Microsoft Excel and Microcal Origin (version 6). The research used data from the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine in Ternopil region (environmental passport), Ternopil Regional State Administration, Ternopil Regional Department of Forestry and Hunting for 2016–2020 years. Scientific novelty. Based on the conducted ecological and statistical study of the main aspects of forestry management of Ternopil region in 2016–2020, a clear trend to reduce the volume of deforestation from forestry activities. The nature of the functions allows to predict the decline in the future of these indicators. The same trend is characteristic of the volume of areas of reforestation. As for the volume of areas for afforestation, they are characterized by a tendency to increase over the entire study period. In addition, based on the nature of the function for this indicator, we predict its further growth. Conclusions. It has been established that there is a clear downward trend in the volume of deforestation in the Ternopil region and the volume of deforestation from forest activities related to logging. The volume of reforestation works also decreased annually, there is a tendency to increase the area of afforestation.