Sand dune stabilization, shelterbelts and afforestation in dry zones
FAO CONSERVATION GUIDE 10
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
ROME, 1985
Table of contents
Abstract
Introduction and acknowledgements
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1: The arid zone
Chapter 2: Role of forestry in the control of desertification
by B.Ben Salem and M.C. Baumer
Chapter 3: A dynamic classification of mobile dunes by M Mainguet
Chapter 4: Geomorphology of desert dunes by Bimal Ghose
Chapter 5: Characteristics and properties of dunes and associated soils by R.P. Dhir
Chapter 6: Relevance of soil-water-plant relationship in afforestation of desert dunes by A.N. Lahiri
Chapter 7: Sand dune fixation and afforestation: traditional procedures for dune fixation: the hedge system by R.N. Kaul
Chapter 8: Mulching technique of dune fixation: the layer system
by B.Ben Salem
Chapter 9: Afforestation of dune areas
by R.N. Kaul
Chapter 10: Forest production on sand dunes
by O.N. Kaul
Chapter 11: Management of forested dunes by S.S. Dalal
Chapter 12: The aerodynamics of shelter by Martin Jensen
Chapter 13: Wind erosion and its control by H.S. Mann
Chapter 14: Management and renewal of shelterbelts
by B.Ben Salem
Chapter 15: Investigations into shelter effects and experience with wind protection in danish agriculture by Frode Olesen
Chapter 16: Raising of coastal shelterbelts with particular reference to Andhra Pradesh by K.P. Muniswami
Chapter 17: Constraints to dune stabilization, shelterbelts and afforestation projects C.M. Mathur
Chapter 18: Sylv pastoral systems - The concepts: old and new R.C. Ghosh
Chapter 19: Economics of silv-pastoral systems in India by Tirath Gupta
Chapter 20: Agro-forestry in arid and semi-arid zones by T. Eren
Chapter 21: Role of communities in project implementation by S.P. Malhotra
Chapter 22: Species for wood, food and fodder in arid and semi-arid zones in India by S.B. Palit
Chapter 23: Important indigenous and exotic trees and shrubs and their utilization in the indian arid zone by K.D. Muthana
Chapter 24: Biotic factors in dry zone afforestation by Ishwar Prakash
Chapter 25: Surface water development in arid zones/lands by D.C. Dass
Chapter 26: Design of experiments and collection of data by Dagora Singh
