Agricultural Benefits of Shelterbelts and Windbreaks: A Bibliometric Analysis
Forest shelterbelts and windbreaks play a vital role in protecting ecosystems, mitigating climate change effects, and enhancing agricultural productivity. These vegetative barriers serve as effective tools for soil conservation, reducing wind and water erosion while improving soil fertility. Additio...
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| author | Cristian Mihai Enescu Mircea Mihalache Leonard Ilie Lucian Dinca Cristinel Constandache Gabriel Murariu |
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| description | Forest shelterbelts and windbreaks play a vital role in protecting ecosystems, mitigating climate change effects, and enhancing agricultural productivity. These vegetative barriers serve as effective tools for soil conservation, reducing wind and water erosion while improving soil fertility. Additionally, they contribute to biodiversity preservation by providing habitat corridors for various plant and animal species. Their role in microclimate regulation, such as temperature moderation and increased humidity retention, further enhances agricultural yields and ecosystem stability. This study examines the historical evolution, design principles, and contemporary applications of forest shelterbelts and windbreaks, drawing insights from scientific research and case studies worldwide. It highlights the economic and environmental benefits, including improved air quality, carbon sequestration, and water management, making them crucial components of sustainable land use strategies. However, challenges such as land use competition, maintenance costs, and policy constraints are also analyzed, underscoring the need for integrated approaches to their management. Through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the existing literature and field studies, this paper emphasizes the necessity of strategic planning, community involvement, and adaptive policies to ensure the long-term sustainability of forest shelterbelts and windbreaks. The findings contribute to a broader understanding of their role in combating environmental degradation and promoting ecological resilience in the face of ongoing climate challenges. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-bec3d9d2ee0348b8bc162ece9b4e46632025-08-20T02:23:04ZengMDPI AGAgriculture2077-04722025-05-011511120410.3390/agriculture15111204Agricultural Benefits of Shelterbelts and Windbreaks: A Bibliometric AnalysisCristian Mihai Enescu0Mircea Mihalache1Leonard Ilie2Lucian Dinca3Cristinel Constandache4Gabriel Murariu5Department of Soils Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Romania, 59 Mărăști Boulevard, 1st District, 011464 Bucharest, RomaniaDepartment of Soils Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Romania, 59 Mărăști Boulevard, 1st District, 011464 Bucharest, RomaniaDepartment of Soils Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Romania, 59 Mărăști Boulevard, 1st District, 011464 Bucharest, RomaniaNational Institute for Research and Development in Forestry “Marin Dracea”, Eroilor 128, 077190 Voluntari, RomaniaNational Institute for Research and Development in Forestry “Marin Dracea”, Eroilor 128, 077190 Voluntari, RomaniaDepartment of Chemistry, Physics and Environment, Faculty of Sciences and Environmental, Dunărea de Jos University Galati, Românească Street No. 47, 800008 Galati, RomaniaForest shelterbelts and windbreaks play a vital role in protecting ecosystems, mitigating climate change effects, and enhancing agricultural productivity. These vegetative barriers serve as effective tools for soil conservation, reducing wind and water erosion while improving soil fertility. Additionally, they contribute to biodiversity preservation by providing habitat corridors for various plant and animal species. Their role in microclimate regulation, such as temperature moderation and increased humidity retention, further enhances agricultural yields and ecosystem stability. This study examines the historical evolution, design principles, and contemporary applications of forest shelterbelts and windbreaks, drawing insights from scientific research and case studies worldwide. It highlights the economic and environmental benefits, including improved air quality, carbon sequestration, and water management, making them crucial components of sustainable land use strategies. However, challenges such as land use competition, maintenance costs, and policy constraints are also analyzed, underscoring the need for integrated approaches to their management. Through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the existing literature and field studies, this paper emphasizes the necessity of strategic planning, community involvement, and adaptive policies to ensure the long-term sustainability of forest shelterbelts and windbreaks. The findings contribute to a broader understanding of their role in combating environmental degradation and promoting ecological resilience in the face of ongoing climate challenges.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/11/1204biodiversity conservationcarbon sequestrationecosystem servicesshelterbeltssoil stabilizationwindbreaks |
| spellingShingle | Cristian Mihai Enescu Mircea Mihalache Leonard Ilie Lucian Dinca Cristinel Constandache Gabriel Murariu Agricultural Benefits of Shelterbelts and Windbreaks: A Bibliometric Analysis Agriculture biodiversity conservation carbon sequestration ecosystem services shelterbelts soil stabilization windbreaks |
| title | Agricultural Benefits of Shelterbelts and Windbreaks: A Bibliometric Analysis |
| title_full | Agricultural Benefits of Shelterbelts and Windbreaks: A Bibliometric Analysis |
| title_fullStr | Agricultural Benefits of Shelterbelts and Windbreaks: A Bibliometric Analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Agricultural Benefits of Shelterbelts and Windbreaks: A Bibliometric Analysis |
| title_short | Agricultural Benefits of Shelterbelts and Windbreaks: A Bibliometric Analysis |
| title_sort | agricultural benefits of shelterbelts and windbreaks a bibliometric analysis |
| topic | biodiversity conservation carbon sequestration ecosystem services shelterbelts soil stabilization windbreaks |
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