The paper presents the detailed analysis of the main components of the natural environment – soil, water and land – as well as the proposed measures for their conservation and sustainable use, in accordance with the principles of sustainable development. The study is based on data extracted from the geotechnical and hydrogeological study of Dumbrava commune (2020), integrating information on the geological structure, soil conditions and local hydrogeological regime. The predominant soils are luvosols (47%), gleiosols (24%), planosols (15%) and eutricbosols (9%), characterized by average fertility and susceptibility to erosion, water stagnation and acidification. For their conservation, it is recommended to apply organic fertilizers, drainage, anti-erosion works and afforestation of the slopes. Water resources include groundwater with a variable level between 0.5–10 m and deep waters, fed by rainfall and high areas. Their sustainable management involves protecting infiltration areas, monitoring water quality and rational use of resources for irrigation. The lands and ecosystems of the commune offer a diverse potential: the Bega meadow is favorable for agricultural crops, and the hilly area for fruit plantations, vineyards and forests. The chapter emphasizes the need for an integrated management of natural resources, based on the balance between economic activity, environmental protection and community needs, as a prerequisite for the sustainable rural development of Dumbrava commune.

sustainable, management, limiting factors, soil

agronomy

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