Agricultural Production Characteristics of Soils In The South Slope of The Great Caucasus On The Example of The Sheki District of Azerbaijan

Research reveals significant soil diversity along the south slope of the Great Caucasus, particularly in Azerbaijan's Sheki District, with distinct agricultural production characteristics across vertical zoning from intrazonal landscapes to subalpine meadows. The study highlights diagnostic indicators of these soils, emphasizing their vulnerability to anthropogenic transformation—a process described as a potential global catastrophe due to uncontrolled population growth, industrial expansion, and energy demands. This work underscores the urgent need for sustainable land management in UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Sheki's Historic Centre, where natural landscapes face increasing human pressure. The findings integrate soil-ecological and geobotanical analyses to map soil properties and their agricultural potential, offering critical insights for conservation strategies.

HAliev, Z. (2022). Agricultural Production Characteristics of Soils In The South Slope of The Great Caucasus On The Example of The Sheki District of Azerbaijan. Academic Research Journal of Nature and Public Health, 1(1), 31–34. https://doi.org/10.55124/arjn.v1i1.202