Planning tree windbreaks in Missouri
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"Your need for a windbreak is measured by the benefits you can receive from one. Windbreak research has indicated that up to 40 percent heat energy savings are possible when you use windbreaks. Most of these savings result from reduced wind velocity and, therefore, in reduced air infiltration in homes downwind from the windbreak. (See Figure 1.) The properly placed windbreak also serves as an effective snow barrier and can improve the working conditions in farmstead areas where you perform winter chores. Crops protected from wind use moisture and nutrients more efficiently. Windbreaks reduce burning and wilting of crops often resulting from strong winds, high air temperatures and deficient moisture. However, because of tree root competition, crop yields will be less than normal in a strip about equal to the height of the trees. You can plant grass or legumes in these areas as roadways or turning areas. Crop yields generally decrease at distances about two to 10 times the tree height. In seasons of abundant moisture, cool temperatures and little wind, the windbreak is not likely to increase crop yields."--First page.
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