Use native species to adapt to local ecosystems.
Windbreaks are linear plantings of trees and shrubs designed to provide economic, environmental, and community benefits. Their primary purpose is to slow the wind, creating more favorable conditions for soils, crops, livestock, wildlife, and people. Here are some key points: NATIVE SPEECHES CLUB EVENTS Field Windbreaks: Objective: Protect wind-sensitive crops, control soil wind erosion, increase crop yields, and enhance bee pollination, irrigation, and pesticide effectiveness. Additional Benefit: Field windbreaks can be designed to spread snow evenly across fields, increasing spring soil moisture. Livestock Windbreaks: Objective: Reduce mortality from cold weather, animal stress, and feed consumption, leading to increased weight gain and milk production. Other Benefits: Visual impact reduction, noise reduction, and odor mitigation from livestock operations. Living Snow Fences: Objective: Keep roads clear of drifting snow and improve driving safety. Farmstead Windbreaks: Objectiv