The Effects of Premises Forest by the Control of Microclimate

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to reconfirm and compare the year-round microclimate control of a premises forest before and after cutting branches near ground. Results revealed that the premises forest provides effective protection from wind throughout the year, regulation of temperatures in summer and prevention from snowdrifts in winter. On the other hand, demerits, such as increase in snow and temperature inside the premises, were detected, but this was managed by cutting branches. As a whole, the results showed an enough improvement in the year-round microclimate of the premises forest even if the forest is formed by one row of trees due to the restriction of land use. As the microclimate improvement functions by the premises forest was intensified after cutting branches near ground, it could be concluded that managing premises forests is necessary also for the improvement of year-round microclimate of the site.