Russian researchers are developing recommendations for the management of abandoned post-reclaimed bogs in Central Russia, following scientific research in the Meshchera lowland in the Ryazan and Vladimir regions. The wetlands, drained in the late 19th century, have lost their agricultural potential and are not suitable for economic or tourist use. However, regenerating ecosystems can contribute to local climate regulation and changes in carbon balance. The research found that the decrease in the rural population led to an increase in forest area and a decrease in grassy bogs, with waterfowl and forest and marginal species beginning to populate the swampy reclamation system.