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Economic evaluation of conservation grassland as a measure to control soil erosion in the Czech Republic

HORAK, I.; LITZMAN, M.; MARADA, P.; LACINA, L.; DUMBROVSKO, M.; VAVRINA, J.; POCHOP, M.

Originální název

Economic evaluation of conservation grassland as a measure to control soil erosion in the Czech Republic

Anglický název

Economic evaluation of conservation grassland as a measure to control soil erosion in the Czech Republic

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Originální abstrakt

Conservation grassland significantly reduces soil erosion risk in agricultural landscapes, as shown by a nationwide analysis of over 1.9 million Farmer's blocks (DPBs) records from the Czech Republic (2016-2022). A logit regression model revealed that grassland establishment lowers the likelihood of erosion events by about 64%, with erosion risk strongly influenced by altitude, land use, and management practices. Spatial mapping and soil suitability classification identified nearly 240 00 hectares - mainly along 33 000 concentrated runoff pathways - as suitable for targeted grassland conversion. Despite its soil-protective function, high opportunity costs hinder uptake in economically productive regions. Cluster analysis across EU Member States confirmed a strong link between low permanent grassland share and high erosion exposure. The findings underscore the need for regionally tailored policies, long-term financial support, and flexible land management options to enhance soil resilience and promote sustainable agriculture.

Anglický abstrakt

Conservation grassland significantly reduces soil erosion risk in agricultural landscapes, as shown by a nationwide analysis of over 1.9 million Farmer's blocks (DPBs) records from the Czech Republic (2016-2022). A logit regression model revealed that grassland establishment lowers the likelihood of erosion events by about 64%, with erosion risk strongly influenced by altitude, land use, and management practices. Spatial mapping and soil suitability classification identified nearly 240 00 hectares - mainly along 33 000 concentrated runoff pathways - as suitable for targeted grassland conversion. Despite its soil-protective function, high opportunity costs hinder uptake in economically productive regions. Cluster analysis across EU Member States confirmed a strong link between low permanent grassland share and high erosion exposure. The findings underscore the need for regionally tailored policies, long-term financial support, and flexible land management options to enhance soil resilience and promote sustainable agriculture.

Klíčová slova

cluster analysis, conservation grass management, logit regression analysis, opportunity cost, water erosion

Klíčová slova v angličtině

cluster analysis, conservation grass management, logit regression analysis, opportunity cost, water erosion

Autoři

HORAK, I.; LITZMAN, M.; MARADA, P.; LACINA, L.; DUMBROVSKO, M.; VAVRINA, J.; POCHOP, M.

Rok RIV

2026

Vydáno

01.01.2025

Periodikum

Soil and Water Research

Svazek

20

Číslo

4

Stát

Česká republika

Strany od

274

Strany do

284

Strany počet

11

URL

https://swr.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/swr-202504-0007_economic-evaluation-of-conservation-grassland-as-a-measure-to-control-soil-erosion-in-the-czech-republic.php

BibTex

@article{BUT200817,
  author="{} and  {} and  {} and  {} and Miroslav {Dumbrovský} and  {} and  {}",
  title="Economic evaluation of conservation grassland as a measure to control soil erosion in the Czech Republic",
  journal="Soil and Water Research",
  year="2025",
  volume="20",
  number="4",
  pages="274--284",
  doi="10.17221/33/2025-SWR",
  issn="1801-5395",
  url="https://swr.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/swr-202504-0007_economic-evaluation-of-conservation-grassland-as-a-measure-to-control-soil-erosion-in-the-czech-republic.php"
}