Influence of Improvement Cutting on Decorativeness and Vitality of Maple (Acer negundo L.), Elm (Ulmus pumila L.), Willow (Salix alba L.) and Loch Narrow-Leaved (Elaeagnus angustifolia L.) Young Trees Under Dry Steppe Conditions

Year 2022, Volume: 8 Issue: 2, 55 - 65, 30.12.2022

Vladislav Pankratov , Andrey Ebel Sergey Zalesov , Erlan Nysanbayev Alimzhan Rakhimzhanov

https://doi.org/10.33904/ejfe.1185030

Abstract

The creation of artificial plantings in the conditions of the kovylno-tipchak steppe makes it possible to form long-lasting high-density and productive plantings, however, despite the accumulated knowledge, the rate of afforestation of the steppe is hindered by the fleeting or delayed death of plantings due to the effects of droughts. Fast-growing young trees become especially vulnerable in areas with deep groundwaters. The study was conducted in green zone of Astana, the capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The main value of the forests of the region lies in the creation of environmentally favorable environmental conditions, their performance of recreational, aesthetic, soil protection, erosion control, water protection, climate control and water regulation functions. Work on the study of the impact of improvement cutting on plantings of various formations in the green zone of the city of Nursultan has not been carried out before, which determines the scientific novelty of the project.

Keywords

Longevity of plantations, Improvement cutting, Thining intensity, Decorative qualities, Sanitary condition

Supporting Institution

Kazakh Scientific Research Institute of Forestry and Agroforestry named after A.N. Bukeikhan LLP

Project Number

BR10263776

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