Assessment of the current state of the peat deposits of Vitebsk, Grodno and Minsk regions of Belarus based on the analysis of satellite images
Abstract
Based on the analysis of satellite images of the territories of peat deposits in Vitebsk, Grodno and Minsk regions of Belarus and the database developed in GIS format, the assessment of their current state was carried out. Actual data on the peat deposits area use, their qualitative and quantitative characteristics have been obtained, which allows the estimation of the remaining peat reserves. The total analyzation in Vitebsk region – 1521, in Grodno region – 393 and in Minsk region – 1197 explored peat deposits (with an area of more than 10 hectares), the total area of which is 362.0; 165.1 and 575.2 thousand hectares, respectively. The remaining geological reserves of peat in Vitebsk region are 1120.9 million tons, in Grodno region – 252.7 million, in Minsk region – 1062.5 million tons. Analysis of satellite images of the territories of the peat deposits of the studied regions showed that 55 % of the areas of peat bogs in Vitebsk region are in undisturbed condition (natural peat bogs).
About the Authors
Yu. Yu. Navosha
Institute of Nature Management of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus
Belarus
Belarus
Yulian Yu. Navosha – Ph. D. (Physical and Mathematical), Leading Researcher
10, F. Skoriny Str., 220076, Minsk
O. N. Ratnikova
Institute of Nature Management of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus
Belarus
Belarus
Olga N. Ratnikova – Ph. D. (Technical), Researcher
F. Skoriny Str., 10, 220076, Minsk
I. V. Аgeichik
Institute of Nature Management of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus
Belarus
Belarus
Inna V. Аgeichik – Researcher
10, F. Skoriny Str., 220076, Minsk
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Navosha Yu.Yu., Ratnikova O.N., Аgeichik I.V. Assessment of the current state of the peat deposits of Vitebsk, Grodno and Minsk regions of Belarus based on the analysis of satellite images. Nature Management. 2023;(2):130-140. (In Russ.)
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