Use of date-fronds mat fence as a barrier for wind erosion control. 1. Effect of barrier density on sand movement stabilization

Murai, Hiroshi; Al-Afifi, M.A.; Haffar, I.; Yoshizaki, Shinji

doi:10.1016/0167-8809(90)90165-a

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“…The obstruction of the fence changes the path of wind‐forming transport, leading to the difference in sand transport on the leeward side of the fence (Itzkin et al, 2020; McClure et al, 2017; Murai et al, 1990; Tsukahara et al, 2012; Zhang et al, 2015). In these terms, our results indicate that fences with a porosity of 23% had the highest interception effect.…”

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The windbreak effects of organic fence made from branches of Salix psammophila in Hobq Desert

Zhang,

Li,

Cui

et al. 2024

Land Degrad Dev

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Salix sand barriers have been widely used in arid and semi‐arid regions of northern China as an environmentally friendly approach to control wind erosion. However, the inherent variability in length and thickness of Salix branches complicates achieving the desired fence porosity, typically resulting in an error of approximately 10% or more. This defect affects the fence's wind protection, thereby limiting their broader application. To address these challenges, we conducted a field experiment in the Hobq Desert, where we established Salix fences with porosities of 23%, 37%, and 44%, and measured the airflow velocities around these fences. The results indicated that the fence with 37% porosity exhibited the most effective sheltering effect, providing a protection distance up to 7.14 times of the fence height. A total of 44% porosity fences are also reasonably effective for practical purposes. On the other end of the spectrum, fences with 23% porosity demonstrated a better sediment interception than its high porosity peers, achieving an interception rate of 81.46%. Therefore, we conclude that organic fences made from Salix branches can serve as efficient windbreaks. Our findings provide foundational data for the application of organic fences in arid and semi‐arid regions of northern China, and potentially similar environments globally.

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