Wind Effect on Windbreak Establishment in Northern Australia
Wind effects on the early growth of three species– Callistemon salignus, Eucalyptus microcorys, and Melaleuca armillaris – planted to form windbreaks were examined in a field study on the Atherton Tablelands in north Queensland, Australia. Trees of these species were grown with and without wind protection using Zea mays (maize). Wind direction and speed were measured daily at intervals of 2 hours throughout the experiment. Tree angle to ground, height, and crown size were measured at age 5 months, when the maize was being harvested. Trees of each species leaned over as a result of wind. Tree height and crown growth were significantly reduced by wind. Using tall annual crops to protect windbreak trees during establishment is a useful technique. Tree Planters' Notes 45(2):72-75; 1994.
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Author(s): D. Sun, G. R. Dickinson
Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Volumes 45, Number 2 (1994)
Section: Peer Reviewed and Refereed Articles
Volume: 45
Number: 2
