OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

Detailed explanation-1: -Windbreaks are linear plantings of trees and shrubs designed to provide economic, environmental and community benefits. The primary purpose of most windbreaks is to slow the wind which creates a more beneficial condition for soils, crops, livestock, wildlife and people.

Detailed explanation-2: -The best way to reduce wind erosion is to keep the wind off the soil surface by covering the soil surface. Growing vegetation, either cash crops or cover crops, protects the soil and keeps the winds higher off the surface. Standing crop residues function the same way.

Detailed explanation-3: -Three basic methods can be used to control wind erosion: Maintain Vegetative Cover (Vegetative Measures) Roughen the Soil Surface by Tillage Practices (Tillage Practices or may be called Tillage Measures) Mechanical or Structural Measures (Mechanical Measures)

Detailed explanation-4: -For areas with light erosion problems, replanting with vegetation and covering with mulch are good solutions. For erosion along footpaths, covering with mulch or stone is the best option. For heavy erosion in areas of concentrated flow, the most effective solutions are check dams or terraces.

Detailed explanation-5: -Reduce the number of tillage passes and intensity. Add a cover crop after a short-season crop. Leave residue standing. Plant vegetative buffer strips in erosive areas to trap sediment and slow wind speeds. More items