Heavy metals movement in the soil upper layer is discussed on the basis of the results of  their accumulation determination in different seasons and different years over the ground under monitoring. 

Responce of a subalpine meadows of the Abadzesh mountain (Lagonaki upland, West Caucasus) to 15 years of the rest from livestock grazing is analysis. The following changes are discovered: 1) dominant species, adapted to grazing (Bromopsis variegata and Agrostis planifolia), were replaced by primary dominant (Calamagrostis arundinacea); 2) many succession species and species, adapted to grazing, decreased in frequency; 3) some climax species increased in frequency; 4) species richness of meadow communities significantly decreased.

Wide spread application of cadmium in human economical activity and its high concentrations in tobacco pose a serious threat to human health and future generations. Spreading of smoking, especially among women, creates the social aspect of the problem.

The results of research of wastes application (industrial waste - phosphogypsum, agricultural wastes – poultry and cattle dung) are considered. The research is aimed at getting complex manure for typical chernozem soil application.

Ecological state of the principal  landscape elements of the steppe zone in Kuban region is considered, the reasons why the problems arose and developed are analyzed and the most important measures for their solution are suggested.

The current state of relief, soil, climate, vegetation and geomorphology of steppe rivers basins in Kuban region is considered. 

Effects of lime cake application on soil agrochemical properties, in particular on wheat development and capacity.