Changes of soil quality of historic Karapınar (Konya) deserification soils under long-term almond and acacia

The aim of the research was to determine the effects on the soil aggregate structure and its formed of planting acacia plant after protection with classic almond in Karapınar wind erosion protection area that had a bearing upon drought and wind erosion. In the result of the study was quantitively determined effect on land protection studies of almond-acacia association.The research was presented that almond and acacia association increased especially phosphor and organic matter contents of soils compared to cultivated soils. In conclusion, it was determined that almond-acacia plantation performed positive effect on the soil quality in Center Anatolia anthroscape and specially erosion studies.