Devising recommendations based on a comprehensive assessment of the soil-geobotanical condition of land plots for executing afforestation activities

The land fund is in constant flux. Lands are transferred from one category and to another. deterioration of the ecological state land, development erosion processes, desertification, salinization, pollution by chemical radioactive substances, forest shrubland overgrowth annually exclude significant areas use. This paper reports a study forestry stations located on territory Northern Kazakhstan. soil was investigated method laying sections semi-pits with description power horizons. structure determined breaking down samples. granulometric composition wet division into sand, loam, light medium heavy clay. analysis samples carried out certified laboratory. Soluble carbonates present Burluk station. According analysis, types soils for each station were defined. Based study's results, recommendations devised categories areas. In addition, plots suitable all major species existing forests, crops, overgrown self-sowing determined. During reconnaissance route-loop survey plots, plant associations identified. A comprehensive geographical execute afforestation operations. Basically, identification has made it possible conduct preliminary assessment ground about quality studied restoration General compiled direct surveys ground; however, systematic monitoring, using remote sensing methods Earth, could facilitate ongoing research. Building integrated research future significantly improve efficiency management activities general minimize losses associated environmental influences