Soil-geographical information in the state land cadastre of Ukraine
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https://doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2026.87.70933Keywords
land cadastre, soil resources, environmental management, land use, soil-geographical information, databases, geographic information systems, land degradation, martial lawAbstract
The article examines current challenges related to the provision of soil-resource information within the land cadastre system of Ukraine. Particular attention is given to the functioning, formation, and use of soil-related information in the State Land Cadastre, especially under the special legal regime of martial law. The study analyses the evolution of the soil-geographical database in Ukraine and assesses the current representation of soil information on the Public Cadastral Map of Ukraine. Key shortcomings of the existing cadastral information system are identified, including data fragmentation, outdated soil information, insufficient integration of digital resources, and limited public accessibility during wartime. Based on the findings, proposals and recommendations are developed to improve the maintenance and modernisation of the State Land Cadastre of Ukraine under conditions of legal and administrative uncertainty, with particular emphasis on enhancing the rational use and management of agricultural land resources.
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