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Gardenbite: Windbreaks - the history, function, and benefits of diminished wind speeds

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226
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Windbreaks, also known as shelter belts, play a crucial role in protecting the land from powerful Midwestern winds. Traditionally used on rural lands, windbreaks are living barriers that intercept wind, thereby reducing velocity and impact. During this week’s Gardenbite, Horticulture Educator Emily Swihart looks back at the history of Roosevelt’s ‘tree army’ and planting efforts in response to the Dust Bowl provides best practices for maximizing results, and encourages communities to manage the urban forest to capture windbreak benefits.

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