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Farmstead Wind Breaks & Shelterbelts
How it works
Multiple rows of coniferous trees or a combination of coniferous and deciduous trees are planted to protect a farmstead or feedlot from wind and snow. One or two ros of shrubs are also often planted. The established windbreak slows wind on the downwind side of the windbreak for a distance of 10 times the height of the trees. The tree rows also act like a snow fence, trapping snow within the windbreak. Field windbreaks can also be planted to reduce wind speed in open fields.
How it helps
- Reduces wind erosion.
- Protects growing plants.
- Manages snow drifting.
- Provides shelter from the elements for livestock, homes, and other structures in turn improving livestock gains and reducing heating bills.
- Provides living screens and acts as a sound barrier.
- Provides food and cover for wildlife.
Link to NRCS Standards & Specifications
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