Priority of Phytososological Components in the Development and Analysis of Environmental Management Plans for Logging Enterprises in the Northern Forest-Steppe of Ukraine

Abstract

This study analyzes the methodological priorities for developing environmental management plans (EMP) for forest-processing enterprises in the northern Forest-Steppe of Ukraine. The research focuses on SE "Nizhynraiahrolishosp" (Nizhyn) and SE "Bobrovytsyaraiahrolishosp" (Bobrovytsya), operating in highly fragmented landscapes with a plowing rate of up to 80%. Methodologically, the study integrates ISO 14001:2015 standards with phytososological indicators to create a "biocentric management model". Results indicate that the primary environmental risks in this region are agricultural chemical drift and mechanical soil compaction during logging in sensitive habitats. Field mapping identified 46.0 ha of high-value conservation forests in Nizhyn and rare island groves in Bobrovytsya. The study highlights the critical role of Alnus glutinosa communities as hydrological filters for the Oster and Trubizh river basins. We propose the use of ephemeroids (Galanthus nivalis, Scilla siberica) as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for environmental audits. Methodological recommendations include the implementation of "Winter Logging Protocols" and "Total Containment Models" for centralized service stations to prevent chemical contamination of isolated forest islets. Conclusions emphasize that EMP effectiveness in agro-industrial matrices depends on the transition from timber-yield metrics to the preservation of rare botanical populations and hydrological stability.