Changing of the soil fertility parameters under the influence of artificial forest plantations in Shirinskaya steppe

Artificial forest plantings of various specific structure at the age of 35 years exert positive influence on the accumulative and carbonate agrozem properties in the coastal zone of Shiralake. The authors' research established statistically reliable accumulation of humus and biogenous elements in the soil top layers both under the wood, and on the virgin sites, being characterized by the maximum ecological stability, soil-protective and water preserving value.