The influence of shelterbelts on Aeolian sediment accumulation in agro-landscapes
The paper discusses factors of Aeolian processes in agro-landscapes zone of small-leaved forests in the southeast of the West Siberian Plain. It was discovered that the environmental conditions are favorable for the development of these processes: the surface with loess deposits occur; the area refers to areas of strong winds (15 m/s and more); soils are characterized by a high spray. In natural landscapes vegetation preventsthe development of soil deflation. On arable soils deflation is developing: the demolition of soil occurs on the windward slopes, and the accumulation in the low points of arable land in forest. An average rate of sedimentation of Aeolian sediment in the forest belt on the southern slope of arable land near the village of Luchanovo for half of a centuryis determined as 2,3 mm. a year - 9,64 mm. a year.