Does wind erosion represent a net loss of soil nutrients per se?
Generally, most wind erosion events redistribute nutrients within the landscape, rather than “exporting” them very long distances. Most of the eroded material is deposited within a short distance of the source, for example, in standing stubble on the downwind side of a fallow strip, in roadside ditches or in waterways. However, the reduction in productivity from topsoil loss is difficult and costly to correct. References 1. Fryrear, D.W. 1986. A field dust sampler. J. Soil Water Cons. 41: 117-120. 2. Fryrear, D.W., Stout, J.E., Hagen, L.J. and Vories, E.D. 1991. Wind erosion: field measurement and analysis. Trans. ASAE 34: 155-160. 3. Hagen, L.J. 1991. A wind erosion prediction system to meet user needs. J. Soil Water Cons. 46: 106-111. 4. Larney, F.J., Bullock, M.S., McGinn, S.M. and Fryrear, D.W. 1995. Quantifying wind erosion on summer fallow in southern Alberta. J. Soil Water Cons. 50: 91-95. 5. Larney, F.J., Lindwall, C.W., Izaurralde, R.C. and Moulin, A.P. 1994. Tillage systems f
