SCIENTIFIC APPROACHES TO SOLVING PROBLEMS OF FOREST ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION

Abstract

The article discusses various aspects and approaches related to the restoration of forest ecosystems in modern conditions. The relevance of the chosen topic is due to the growing attention of the scientific and practical community to the need to harmonise the natural environment and ensure ecological balance. Forest ecosystems play a key role in the functioning of the biosphere, as they contribute to maintaining climate balance, ensure oxygen exchange, regulate water resources and serve as a centre of biodiversity. Their depletion or destruction causes a number of serious environmental problems. The article analyses the general principles and directions that can be used in the process of restoring forest ecosystems, with an emphasis on the multidimensionality and complexity of the interaction between natural, social and technological elements. The focus is on the importance of an integrated vision that combines traditional knowledge with the latest developments, creating the basis for the formation of sustainable ecosystems. Special attention is paid to the variety of approaches that can be applied depending on the specifics of the territory, climatic conditions and other factors. The importance of a holistic approach to problem-solving, which requires flexibility, adaptability and consideration of many variables, is emphasised. The article aims to summarise the existing experience and outline potential avenues for further research in this area, which is an important step towards a deeper understanding of the processes taking place in forest ecosystems. The material presented here can be useful for a wide range of professionals interested in sustainable natural resource management, environmental protection and restoration of natural balance. The results of the study are of practical value for the development of national and regional forest restoration programmes focused on long-term environmental sustainability.