Open AccessBiogecoenological approaches to creating standing woods in the steppe zone
Author(s) -
W. A. Gorejiko
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
pitannâ stepovogo lìsoznavstva ta lìsovoï rekulʹtivacìï zemelʹ
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2073-8331
DOI - 10.15421/441804
Subject(s) - environmental science , agroforestry , steppe , thinning , forest management , forestry , geography , archaeology
Feasibility of modern biogecoenological approaches to creating standing woods in the steppe zone of Ukraine has been demonstrated. Theoretical background of increasing forest cover percentage in the steppe zone based on the typology of standing woods by A. L. Belgard has been revealed. Experience gained in creating standing woods in Ukraine, achievements and errors depending on the technology used for forest planting are described.
Experimental comparison of forest improvement efficiency allowed to develop and recommend long-range structure of wood and shrub species and their balance in mixed forest stands. Cost-effective technology of soil cultivation for planting forests has been revealed. Validated design of protective belts, ways of keeping soils free of weeds as well as silvicultural management practices are recommended. Basic techniques of forest improvement on gully and ravine lands, particularly ways of relief optimization, are described in detail.
Technological characteristics of thinning in standing woods delivering the best possible wind permeability of protective belts are given. Actions aimed at reducing soil moisture deficit as well as improving microclimatic characteristics of forest belts and making the process of forest improvement more affordable are revealed.
Therefore, based on all-around study of standing woods under the conditions of the steppe zone of Ukraine, more advanced and cost-effective techniques of creating standing woods that better meet silvicultural, reclamative and ecological requirements have been offered.