The current state of greenery and the level of landscaping in the territory of the Bereznе State Arboretum, particularly in the "North American" region, were studied during field research. Project proposals were developed for the main directions of its reconstruction with the aim of preserving and continuing the study of various species of trees and shrubs in specially created conditions, promoting their optimal use for scientific, cultural, recreational, and other purposes. Over time, the elements of the dendropark’s landscaping age and undergo anthropogenic pressure; plantings lose their decorative functions. Therefore, the park eventually requires specific approaches to the reconstruction or restoration of its territory. This is also applicable to the area under study, namely the North American region in the Bereznе State Arboretum, the main directions of reconstruction for which became the focus of the research. The analysis of the suitability of the Bereznе State Arboretum for performing its main park function revealed that in its current state, it is not very suitable for full-scale recreation. A significant portion of trees during this period did not withstand the competition from neighboring plants and either fell or were destroyed by humans. Some species have increased their presence through natural seeding. This phenomenon is undesirable and leads to the gradual transformation of the park planting into a forest stand. Given that currently, 50% of the greenery consists of shrubs that are aged and require renewal, it is proposed to carry out partial reconstruction (20–80%) in three stages. In the territory of the studied region, there is a change in dominant species and an increase in natural seeding, primarily composed of Prunus serotina, Betula pendula, Quercus rubra, and Mahonia aquifolium. Surviving trees of dominant species, which have claimed their space from the park’s early years, shade-tolerant species, and those that grew in well-lit areas, include Quercus palustris Muench., Quercus rubra, Acer negundo L., Juglans nigra L. and Fraxinus pubescens Lam.
Author Biographies
M. V. Semeniuk, Nadsluchansky Institute the National University of Water and Environmental Engineering, Berezne
Senior Lecturer
Y. R. Tsipan, Nadsluchansky Institute the National University of Water and Environmental Engineering, Berezne
Senior Lecturer
І. І. Hrytsiuk, Nadsluchansky Institute the National University of Water and Environmental Engineering, Berezne
Senior Lecturer
N. V. Kondratiuk, Nadsluchansky Institute the National University of Water and Environmental Engineering, Berezne
Senior Lecturer
V. O. Pysarenko, Nadsluchansky Institute the National University of Water and Environmental Engineering, Berezne
