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Windbreaks

Windbreaks are linear plantings of trees and shrubs designed to enhance crop production, protect people and livestock, and benefit soil and water conservation.

Publications

Management of Field Windbreaks

FR290/FOR288by Bijay Tamang, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Donald L. RockwoodMarch 15, 2022FOR-288, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Bijay Tamang, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Donald L. Rockwood, summarizes the most important management practices needing attention from the time the windbreak is planted to when it is replaced.

The Benefits of Windbreaks for Florida Growers

FR253/FOR192 by Michael G. Andreu, Bijay Tamang, Melissa H. Friedman, Don RockwoodOctober 25, 2017There are two types of windbreaks, living (natural) and non-living (artificial). Each type serves to reduce wind, but there are economic tradeoffs associated with each. This paper will focus on the advantages and disadvantages of living windbreaks. This document is FOR192, one of a series of the School of Forest Resources and Conservation Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date July 2008.

Windbreak Designs and Planting for Florida Agricultural Fields

fr289/FOR227March 15, 2022FOR-227, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Bijay Tamang, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Donald L. Rockwood, reviews several design and planting options in order to assist in windbreak planning and development. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, September 2009.

Related IFAS Blog Posts

Windbreaks and Sustainability

Samantha MurrayFebruary 22nd, 2016While windbreaks can often enhance the aesthetic appeal of an area, their main purpose is to reduce the impact of wind on crops and soil and make an agricultural operation more sustainable. How Windbreaks Work Windbreaks act as a buffer between wind and areas where crops are grow. They usually involve rows of trees or […]