Impact of Military Actions on Natural Ecosystems: Consequences, Rehabilitation, and an Integrated Approach
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The article examines the environmental consequences of military actions on natural ecosystems, including soil contamination, water resource pollution, air quality degradation, and biodiversity loss. Key ecological impacts include soil contamination with heavy metals and radionuclides, water pollution with oil products and phenols, increased levels of toxic gases in the air, and significant biodiversity loss. The study emphasizes the cumulative and interrelated nature of these consequences and highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to ecosystem rehabilitation. Modern rehabilitation methods such as phytoremediation, bioremediation, chemical amelioration, and landscape reclamation are analyzed. A model of ecosystem recovery dynamics is proposed, demonstrating the interaction between rehabilitation methods and the degree of initial damage. This research can be utilized to develop effective strategies for the sustainable recovery of ecosystems in post-conflict regions, ensuring ecological stability and the safety of public health in affected areas.
Source: Spatial development
Author: Andrii Klypa
Language: English
Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Life on land
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410010859