Evaluation of erosion control planting studies in Agri province

EVALUATION OF EROSION CONTROL PLANTING STUDIES IN AGRI PROVINCE This study was carried out to evaluate the forestation works for erosion control purposes in Ağrı Province. The values of erosion control activities carried out by Ağrı Provincial Directorate of Environment and Forestry and Ağrı Forestry Directorate between 2012-2014 were used. Although it is not natural for Ağrı Province, 431,200 black locust saplings, 94,860 birch saplings, 65,370 silver berry saplings and 157,300 scotch pine saplings were planted between 2012-2014. The percentage of living and growth performances of pseudacacia, common birch and spindle species commonly used in the province of Ağrı in erosion control were generally good in the first years, but the scotch pine was generally not good in the first years; pseudoacacia was found to have the highest growth performance and diameter and height increase. The use of rose hips, hawthorn, maple, poplar and willow species in the afforestation studies for the purpose of erosion control in Ağrı Province will ensure the continuity of the genetic diversity and populations of these species. It is thought that these species will have higher planting successes due to their adaptability to climate and soil conditions in the region. In addition, the use of the above-mentioned species, which are leafy species, in forestation studies, can be more effective in preventing erosion due to the fact that the soil coverage levels are higher than the coniferous species. Keywords: Afforestation, erosion control, common birch, scotch pine and black locust