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

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  • Ivo Horák
  • Marek Litzman

    (Department of Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics, Mendel University in Brno, Brno, Czech Republic)

  • Petr Marada

    (Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Brno, Czech Republic)

  • Lubor Lacina

    (Department of Finance, Faculty of Business and Economics, Mendel University in Brno, Brno, Czech Republic)

  • Miroslav Dumbrovský

    (Institute Water Landscape Management, Brno University of Technology, Brno, Czech Republic)

  • Jan Vavřina

    (Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics, Mendel University in Brno, Brno, Czech Republic)

  • Michal Pochop

    (Department of Applied and Landscape Ecology, Faculty of AgriSciences, Mendel University in Brno, Brno, Czech Republic)

Abstract

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.

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  • Ivo Horák & Marek Litzman & Petr Marada & Lubor Lacina & Miroslav Dumbrovský & Jan Vavřina & Michal Pochop, . "Economic evaluation of conservation grassland as a measure to control soil erosion in the Czech Republic," Soil and Water Research, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 0.
    • Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlswr:v:preprint:id:33-2025-swr
    DOI: 10.17221/33/2025-SWR
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