Risorse Tagged: Shelterbelts

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  1. Contour Farming with Living Barriers

    This booklet reflects this focus on encouraging self-sufficiency of persons in rural communities throught the world. It discusses planting methods forliving barriers and other uses for living barriers. (2 Copies)
    Dryland Farming Shelterbelts Soil Conservation Hedgerow Living Fence Indonesia Nusa Tenggara Timur

  2. Hedgerow Diversity: An International Perspective On Their Origin, Function and Management

    01/01/2000 Traditionally, hedgerows were an important source of wood as well as other products, although such functions are in decline in many regions. They still have an important role in the landscape for soil protection and act as barriers and boundaries between management units. Journal of...
    Hedgerow Shelterbelts Living Fence

  3. Shelterbelts: Design Guidelines for Farmyard, Field, Roadside, Livestock, Wildlife, and Riparian Buffer Plantings on the Prairies

    20/01/2010 Shelterbelts are an agroforestry practice. They contain linear plantings of trees and shrubs. Benefits that shelterbelts provide include protecting soil, improving air and water quality, enhancing wildlife habitat, and beautifying the landscape. A large amount of scientific knowledge exists to...
    Shelterbelts Riparian buffer

  4. Barrier Plants in South Africa

    01/01/1983 Since the earliest times man has used plants to create physical barriers: as protection against wild animals and enemies; for shelter of dwellings, gardens, crops and livestock against injurious winds; to hide unsightly buildings or features of the environment; to provide privacy and for many...
    Windbreaks Shelterbelts Living Fence Africa Downloads Africa

  5. Windbreaks for Conservation

    The wind-erosion control and many other benefits offered by a renovated windbreak will ensure continued protection of your resources. Before planting a windbreak, get advice from local specialists.
    Soil Conservation Shelterbelts