PROSPECTS OF RESTORATION AND RECREATIONAL USE OF DEGRADED LANDS AS A RESULT OF SULFURIC MINING (AN EXAMPLE OF YAVORIV SULPHURIC QUARRY TERRITORY)
Yavoriv district of Lviv region, in which it is situated the Novoyavoriv SMCE «Sulphur», is one of the districts of intensiv development industry and agriculture. Historical landscape of Yavoriv district was formed as a result of agricultural development of lands, deforestation and expansion of arable lands. Socio-economic development of Ukraine and Lviv region particularly in 1960-1990th Jears contributed to a significant mining of such minerals as sand, clay, sulfur by open method. The former SMCE «Sulphur» is located near the city Yavoriv within Nadsyansky Lowland, which is the part of Roztocha district. The restoration of degraded lands is an urgent problem of our time. Areas where technogenic impact contributes to the destruction not only soil and vegetation, but also to the hydrological regime change, land air and water pollution, soil erosion, landslides formation, mudslides, catastrophic floods, karst phenomena occupy large areas. Yavoriv sulphuric quarry is an example of such anthropogenically altered landscapes. It is noted the existence of several types of landscapes within Yavoriv lake: primary landscape which was formed under anthropogenic influence; historical landscapes - that was typical before the start of mining operations; industrial landscape - created in the process of mining operations; restored landscape - formed on place of industrial landscape. Each of these types of landscape mimics some features of the previous one, but varies depending on functionality. Therefore, our task is the formation of such restored landscape that would be as close to the original and perform all appropriate functions. The respondents of survey by questionnaire regarding construction and revitalization of the area around the quarry by creating a recreational area is conducted. The most important items of the questionnaire, is the assess the idea of creating a recreational area on the investigated area. Based on statistics of Yavoriv District, the analysis of the current state of some indicators of its activity is conducted. Detailed analysis of the survey allowed to use the information in planning of structural components of the study area and correcting interests of their participation. It is noted a positive dynamics of attitudes on resettlement of degraded areas in order to create recreational zone (74,0% of respondents think that this territory is suitable for recreational purposes). Based on the results of study it is suggested to create on most of the territory forests, parks and forest parks. Most suitable tree species are: pine, oak, red oak, black alder, buckthorn, white acacia and others. Also forest stands creation will contribute to faster restoration of damaged lands, improving the environmental situation on the area and creating a favorable investment climate to raise funds for the construction of recreational and sport facilities on the territory of analyzed object.