Melioracja
Melioracja is a set of measures aimed at improving the usability and productivity of land by modifying its water conditions. It encompasses drainage, irrigation, and the regulation of watercourses, as well as related land reclamation and water management activities. The primary goals are to prevent waterlogging and salinization, increase arable land, stabilize yields, and protect against floods or droughts.
The main components of melioracja include drainage systems (drain tiles, ditches, and gravity or pumped drainage),
Types are commonly distinguished by purpose: odwodnieniowa melioracja reduces excess soil moisture; nawadniająca melioracja increases soil
Historical and contemporary context: melioracja has played a significant role in agricultural modernization in Europe, including
See also: drainage, irrigation, land reclamation, hydrology, water management.