Publications by authors named "Mindaugas Gudas"
Environ Manage
April 2023
Article Synopsis
- This study evaluates the optimal Best Management Practices (BMPs) for reducing agricultural pollution in Lithuania, focusing on achieving water protection goals under climate change scenarios.
- The SWAT model was used to analyze the impact of five BMPs and predict changes in agricultural land use, revealing a potential increase in BMP application from 52% to 65% of agricultural areas by the end of the century.
- The financial burden of implementing these BMPs to meet water protection targets is projected to rise significantly, with costs reaching up to 200 million euros annually, highlighting the importance of an optimized approach that favors cost-effective practices like winter cover crops and reduced fertilization.
