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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

Small Farms

a stand of trees forming a windbreak

Picking the right tree for your windbreak

Picking a tree for a windbreak is a big decision. A windbreak protects a home from the constant Illinois wind and blowing snow. With this important job, you want the trees that make up your windbreak to be strong and healthy for as long as possible. To help in making that decision here are some...
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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

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