Extent and Severity of Wind Erosion in the Ukraine
Marat J. Dolgilevich
Abstract
Wind erosion affects an area of 220,000 square kilometers of the
Ukraine and destroys soils of all natural zones. Except for blown sand the erodibility of
soddy podzolic sand soil and chernozemic soils is greatest and reaches 22 and 8 t/ha per
hour. Soil parameters influence the erodobility of soil by wind are researched, classified
and wind erosion diagnosis is carried out. Prediction of soil loss and transfer of
contaminants due to wind erosion also are worked out. The model of forest shelterbelt
systems to prevent the wind erosion is suggested. |
