State and debris of trees of afforestation belts in arid conditions of the Southern part of Central Siberia

Abstract

It would be beneficial to consider ways to preserve afforestation belts in arid conditions due to climate change. It was observed that the most favorable conditions for growth were present in the extreme rows (windward and lee) in forest protection belts of Siberian larch, squat elm, and black poplar. This is reflected in the maximum tree size and density. The intensity of thinning along the rows may vary depending on the age of the plantation and the tree species.