Soil resources of the land area of Bial Izvor village, Opan municipality, Stara Zagora province, South-Eastern mountain region (NUTS 2)
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https://doi.org/10.61308/YMDM7543Keywords:
soil resources, land use, land of the village of Byal Izvor, soil diversity, agroecology, land valuationAbstract
This review article presents the soil resources of the land surrounding the village of Byal Izvor, Opan Municipality, Stara Zagora Province, located in the Southeastern Mountain Region (NUTS 2) of Bulgaria. A comprehensive pedogeographic and agroecological survey was conducted, encompassing soil diversity, physico-chemical characteristics, evaluation and classification, and agroecological potential. The primary soil types and subtypes in the area were identified, and their suitability for agricultural use was analyzed. Opportunities for sustainable management and conservation of soil resources are discussed. The findings hold significant practical value for landowners, land appraisers, agroeconomists, and policymakers working in the field of sustainable land use.
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