Windbreaks

A windbreak (shelterbelt) is a planting usually made up of one or more rows of trees or shrubs planted in such a manner as to provide shelter from the wind and to protect soil from erosion. They are commonly planted in hedgerows around the edges of fields on farms. If designed properly, windbreaks around a home can reduce the cost of heating and cooling and save energy. Windbreaks are also planted to help keep snow from drifting onto roadways or yards. Farmers sometimes use windbreaks to keep snow drifts on farm land that will provide water when the snow melts …

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Laws.Africa · 5 June 2020 English

trees and other vegetation will serve as natural windbreaks. • All staff employed at the construction site


Laws.Africa · 5 January 2018 English

considering predominant wind direction and implement windbreaks aroundthese areasif possible. Gaseous emissions


Laws.Africa · 25 October 2017 English

learners and learhers with visual impairment v) Windbreaks and shade trees vi) Flower gardens vii) Clearly


Laws.Africa · 29 May 2015 English

if re-warming does not occur. In most cases if windbreaks and adequate nutrition are provided, hypothermia


Laws.Africa · 24 January 2014 English

of plantations, woodlots, orchards, arboreta, windbreaks and shelterbelts, avenues, and for rehabilitation


Laws.Africa · 27 November 2009 English

No. 32745 13 4.18 Wind breaks Effective windbreaks of sufficient height and density must be provided


Laws.Africa · 1 November 1986 English

planting Mauritania 4.105.882 Senegal, Mali ol windbreaks on Community plantations Rehabilitation of


UWM: University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee · 1938

January 16, 1938. 15 miles northeast of Shinyanga, Tanganyika: Wind erosion control fostered by the government. c. 6000 feet. Grayscale


UWM: University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee · 1938

January 16, 1938. Near Shinyanga, Tanganyika: Another view of the above example of wind erosion control. c. 5500 feet. Grayscale


UWM: University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee · 1938

January 16, 1938. Near Shinyanga, Tanganyika: Wind erosion control in native plantings. c. 5000 feet. Grayscale


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