Windbreaks & Shelterbelts

Windbreaks and shelterbelts are plantings of trees and shrubs arranged in rows or groups to reduce wind speed and protect surrounding areas. These plantings provide important benefits, including reducing soil erosion, conserving moisture, protecting crops and livestock, and providing wildlife habitat. A combination of deciduous and evergreen species can create effective, multi-layered windbreaks that offer year-round protection and improve landscape resilience.