Abstract:
The chapter outlines strategic approaches to the post- war restoration of irrigated
agriculture in the Southern Steppe of Ukraine, with a focus on the Kherson region,
which has been severely impacted by military operations. The region has faced
significant anthropogenic damage, including military degradation of soil cover,
destruction of the Kakhovka Dam and Reservoir, looting of reclamation systems, and loss of fertile soil layers. The chapter proposes a comprehensive set of ecological
and remedial measures, including agronomic, remedial, and technical interventions,
to restore the irrigated agriculture system. One of the keys is the restoration
of hydro- technical structures such as the Kakhovka Hydro Power Plant in a revised
framework. This entails an evaluation of the infrastructure and the implementation
of necessary upgrades or modifications to ensure reliable functioning in the postwar
context. The chapter emphasizes the importance of integrating ecological
considerations into restoration efforts, such as soil conservation practices and the
protection of natural habitats.
