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https://doi.org/10.15177/seefor.26-009
Impact of Protective Forest Belts (PFBs) on Wind Reduction, Microclimate, and Soil Properties
Aleksandar Baumgertel
; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry, Department of Ecological Engineering for Soil and Water Resources Protection, Kneza Višeslava 1, RS-11000, Belgrade, Serbia
Sara Lukić
; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry, Department of Ecological Engineering for Soil and Water Resources Protection, Kneza Višeslava 1, RS-11000, Belgrade, Serbia
Predrag Miljković
; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry, Department of Ecological Engineering for Soil and Water Resources Protection, Kneza Višeslava 1, RS-11000, Belgrade, Serbia
Milica Caković Milosavljević
; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry, Department of Ecological Engineering for Soil and Water Resources Protection, Kneza Višeslava 1, RS-11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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Stefan Miletić
; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry, Department of Ecological Engineering for Soil and Water Resources Protection, Kneza Višeslava 1, RS-11000, Belgrade, Serbia
Nikola Živanović
; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry, Department of Ecological Engineering for Soil and Water Resources Protection, Kneza Višeslava 1, RS-11000, Belgrade, Serbia
Snežana Belanović Simić
; University of Belgrade, Faculty of Forestry, Department of Ecological Engineering for Soil and Water Resources Protection, Kneza Višeslava 1, RS-11000, Belgrade, Serbia
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Sažetak
This study examines the impact of Protective Forest Belts (PFBs) on wind speed, air temperature, evapotranspiration, and soil properties in South Banat, Serbia. Six PFBs, composed of black walnut (Juglans nigra) and Siberian elm (Ulmus pumila), were analyzed for their effectiveness in improving environmental conditions in a highly susceptible to wind erosion Vojvodina region. The research involved measuring wind speed and air temperature windward of the PFBs (at 50 m) and leeward at distances of 30 m, 60 m, and 90 m within the protection zone. Composite soil samples were collected in the PFBs, as well as leeward at 30 m and 90 m within the protection zone. The results demonstrate a significant reduction in wind speed within the protected zone, with a 50% decrease recorded at 30 meters from the PFBs during the growing season. This wind reduction contributes to lower evapotranspiration, enhancing soil moisture retention. Additionally, air temperature increased immediately behind the PFBs before gradually declining with distance. The soil within the PFBs exhibited physical and chemical properties compared to adjacent agricultural land. Notably, PFBs-protected areas contained higher levels of organic matter, nitrogen, and phosphorus, along with improved moisture retention and reduced clay content. These benefits were most pronounced near the belts and diminished with increasing distance. A statistically significant correlation was also found between changes in wind speed and temperature on one hand, and the optical porosity of the belt on the other. The study underscores the multifunctional role of PFBs in enhancing microclimatic conditions and soil quality, positioning them as a crucial agroforestry strategy for sustainable agriculture. Given the significant threats of wind erosion in Vojvodina’s intensively farmed landscapes, the findings advocate for the broader implementation of PFBs.
Ključne riječi
windbreaks; shelterbelts; agroforestry; ecosystem services; Republic of Serbia; Vojvodina
Hrčak ID:
349130
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Datum izdavanja:
30.6.2026.
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