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Windbreaks & Shelterbelts (Windbreak design (Permeable, Full bottom,…
Windbreaks & Shelterbelts
Definition
Windbreak - one row
Shelterbelt >1 row
Windbreak design
Permeable
Full bottom
Long enough
Spacing
No gaps - wind tunnel
perpendicular to the wind
slow down rather than deflect
minimise turbulence
Profile
Disadvantages
Pests and disease
root competition
humidity
frost pocket
shading
Yields
microclimate
wind
suntrap
temperature
humidity
frost deflection
Social/beauty
spiritual
education
recreation
Pollution
visual
air
noise
water
Soil/water
leaf fall
infiltration
mycorrhiza
erosion
Produce
fodder
timber & wood
food
other - see out put of trees
Biodiversity
wildlife habitat
crop health