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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 670, 2025
2nd International Conference on the Agro-Environmental Nexus: Land, Water & Energy for Sustainable Development (IC-AEN 2025)
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| Article Number | 05014 | |
| Number of page(s) | 7 | |
| Section | Climate Risk Adaptation and Nature-Based Solutions in Rural Landscapes | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202567005014 | |
| Published online | 01 December 2025 | |
Geo-ecological monitoring of landscapes of the Middle Zarafshan River Basin in Uzbekistan
1 Samarkand State University, 15, University Blv., 230100, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
2 Jizzakh State Pedagogical University, 4, Sh.Rashidov avenue, 130100, Jizzakh, Uzbekistan
3 Karshi State University 17, Kuchabog street 180119, Karshi, Uzbekistan
* Corresponding author: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Abstract
The Middle Zarafshan River Basin in Uzbekistan is undergoing significant ecological changes due to climate variability and human-induced pressures. This study used geoecological monitoring methods that combined field surveys, remote sensing, and GIS analysis to assess soil quality, hydrology, vegetation dynamics, and land degradation indicators. Results showed that soil salinization and erosion were the main threats, with electrical conductivity exceeding 7.9 dS/m and erosion rates exceeding 9.2 t/ha/yr in vulnerable areas. Hydrological assessments revealed seasonal variability, with total dissolved solids exceeding 1400 mg/l in agricultural areas. Vegetation analysis showed a decrease in NDVI values in degraded lands associated with increased desertification. ANOVA results confirmed significant differences in vegetation cover and biomass productivity across landscapes. The study highlights the urgent need for sustainable land and water management strategies to mitigate degradation risks. Integrated geoecological monitoring is essential for guiding conservation policies and ensuring long-term ecological sustainability.
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