ON THE NEED TO CONDUCT FIELD-PROTECTIVE FORESTING IN THE SAMARA REGION
The issues of field-protective afforestation are considered, its importance for agriculture is emphasized. The positive influence of forest protective belts on moisture supply and snow retention, as well as on the condition and structure of the soil, is highlighted. The paper emphasizes the relevance of creating protective forest belts for the Samara region. A brief assessment of climate change is given on the example of 2021. The main silvicultural requirements for the creation of lanes are presented.