Too much tillage of the soil breaks down the clumps of soil into smaller particles which are more easily carried away by the wind. Straw and other plant pieces left on the ground are also broken up and worked under when the land is tilled over and over. The soil is no longer protected and can blow away. B. One way to slow down the wind and keep the soil in place is by planting shelterbelts. The rows of trees that make up a shelterbelt are carefully arranged so that wind does not blow across open fields.
Shelterbelts prevent wind erosion in the summer and winter.
In the winter, snow is trapped by the trees and melts in the spring providing more moisture for crops. Shelterbelts not only help to stop wind erosion but also provide a home for wildlife such as deer, rabbits and birds. C. Planting crops in narrow strips is another way to prevent wind erosion. These narrow strips have stubble left on the surface and do not allow the wind to pick up soil particles. The summerfallow strips between the stubble are not wide enough for the winds to start the soil blowing.