INTEGRATED LANDSCAPE PLANNING OF ROADSIDE ZONES AND REST AREAS IN ARID REGIONS

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  • Ibragimova Iroda Zinaddinovna,Adilov Zarifjon Himmatovich PhD Candidate, Tashkent University of Architecture and Civil Engineering,Doctor of Architecture, Professor, Tashkent University of Architecture and Civil Engineering

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Arid and semi-arid regions represent one of the most challenging environments for infrastructure-related landscape planning. In such territories, transport corridors are not only engineering structures but also key spatial elements shaping regional ecological balance and human perception of the landscape. The Republic of Karakalpakstan, located in the north-west of Uzbekistan, is among the regions most affected by desertification and climate stress due to the Aral Sea crisis.

Abstract

Integrated landscape planning of roadside territories in arid regions plays a crucial role in improving environmental sustainability, transport safety, and the comfort of long-distance mobility. This study examines landscape planning principles for roadside zones and rest areas along the A-380 Guzar–Bukhara–Nukus–Beyneu international highway within the Republic of Karakalpakstan. The region is characterized by extreme continental climate conditions, desertification processes, soil salinity, and water scarcity, which significantly influence the design and maintenance of transport-related landscapes. The research aims to develop scientifically grounded planning solutions for roadside green infrastructure and multifunctional rest areas adapted to arid environments. Methods include spatial analysis, climatic assessment, field observation, and comparative evaluation of international arid-region practices. The results propose a hierarchical system of rest areas, drought-resistant planting schemes, and integrated landscape-architectural solutions that enhance ecological stability and user comfort. The findings may be applied in regional transport planning and sustainable infrastructure development strategies.

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State Committee for Ecology and Environmental Protection of Uzbekistan. Environmental Conditions and Desertification Processes in Karakalpakstan. Tashkent, 2021.

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2026-04-09

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Ibragimova Iroda Zinaddinovna,Adilov Zarifjon Himmatovich. (2026). INTEGRATED LANDSCAPE PLANNING OF ROADSIDE ZONES AND REST AREAS IN ARID REGIONS. Journal of Applied Science and Social Science, 16(4), 360–364. Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass/article/view/3987

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Vol. 16 No. 4 (2026): Journal of Applied Science and Social Science

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