CADASTRE SYSTEMS OF UKRAINE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE LANDSCAPE APPROACH TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Abstract

Relevance of the study. The current development of cadastral systems in Ukraine requires a transition from separate sectoral accounting to integrated land management. A landscape approach that takes into account the spatial structure of natural complexes, their stability and vulnerability, enhances the analytical potential of cadastral systems and ensures scientifically sound resource management. The subject of the study is the theoretical and methodological foundations for applying the landscape approach to improve Ukraine’s sectoral cadastres (land, water, forest, and environmental) and integrate them into a unified cadastral information system. The purpose of the study is to justify the feasibility of applying a landscape approach to improve Ukraine’s sectoral cadastres, in particular land and water cadastres, and to outline the prospects for their integration into a unified cadastral information system. The methodological basis of the study is a landscape approach to the analysis of territories, system analysis of cadastral data, integration of natural characteristics with information resources of sectoral cadastres, as well as the conceptual basis for the formation of a unified cadastral information system. Research results: it has been proven that the introduction of a landscape approach allows for the integration of cadastral data with the natural characteristics of territories, which creates the basis for comprehensive resource management. The combination of the land cadastre with the assessment of soil, geomorphological, and climatic conditions contributes to the optimization of land use and prevents soil degradation. The water cadastre, in conjunction with the analysis of hydrological systems, ensures rational water use and the preservation of ecosystem functions, while the forest cadastre forms the basis for sustainable forest use and biodiversity conservation. The ecological cadastre, together with landscape analysis, allows for the assessment of the sustainability of territories and the minimization of environmental risks. Practical significance: the integration of sectoral cadastres within a single cadastral information system provides a comprehensive view of the territory and forms the scientific basis for making balanced management decisions that take into account economic, social, and environmental priorities in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. Conclusions. The landscape approach is an effective tool for increasing the analytical value of sectoral cadastres and creating an integrated natural resource management system. Its application contributes to the transition to comprehensive and environmentally oriented land management.