THE IMPACT OF REFORESTATION ON PHYSICAL AND HYDROPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF SOILS OF THE FALLOW LANDS (SKOLIVSKI BESKYDY, THE UKRAINIAN CARPATHIANS)

The article tackles the impacts of anthropogenic load on physical and hydrophysical soil properties. In order to better comprehend processes spontaneous sylvatisation in a mountain region (the Pohartsi boundary, Koziova village, Skolivski Beskydy physiographic region) four study plots were selected representing successional sequence: forest → pasture hay meadow arable lands. Land patches that affected least by restored faster their natural baseline conditions. Tilling appeared retardate restoration processes, however those anyway took place. Proper functioning land may be facilitated continuous care actions (i.e. ploughing or mowing).We found bulking density lands increased upper horizons compared ecosystems. Such an increase is caused mechanical turning up down vice versa, for lower horizons. lands, are trampled livestock. This leads water permeability soils: bulk from 0.79 1.15 g•cm-3 resulted decrease 75 %. forested values similar (0.55 mm•min⁻¹) usually observed along walking trails wood trilling plots. On with scarce herbaceous cover erosion emerging. latter especially dangerous causing extra leak nutrients thus depletion. further exploitation soils such need additional fertilizing. As agricultural diminishes restore. Restoration occurs through prolonged freezing thawing cycles during cold (autumn-winter-spring) season. Another path properties associated penetration plant fine roots loosen soil. Increase total sparing indices observed, as well. For it assessed “intermediate” (62,00 ‒ 65,35 %) whilst significantly (54,90 %). Soil gradually decreased profiles reached minimum (2,28 g•cm⁻³) – maximum (2.55 values, which did not change upon termination load. Significant changes field humidity indices. These varied both spatially, profiles, temporarily, seasons. Lack vegetation over-drying At same time increased. Upper undergo due presence thick floor. We conclude major indicators within profile density, sparing. solid phase value. Key words: reforestation; density; permeability; profile; lands; pastures; Beskydy.