Windbreak vs. Shelterbelt — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Windbreak and Shelterbelt
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Windbreak
A windbreak (shelterbelt) is a planting usually made up of one or more rows of trees or shrubs planted in such a manner as to provide shelter from the wind and to protect soil from erosion. They are commonly planted in hedgerows around the edges of fields on farms.
Shelterbelt
A barrier of trees and shrubs that protects against the wind and reduces erosion.
Windbreak
A row of trees, a hedge, or a fence that serves to lessen the force of or provide shelter from the wind.
Shelterbelt
A row of trees that acts as a windbreak
Windbreak
(agriculture) A hedge, fence or row of trees positioned to reduce wind damage to crops.
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Shelterbelt
Hedge or fence of trees designed to lessen the force of the wind and reduce erosion
Windbreak
A sheet or stack of material used to protect people or fire from wind.
Windbreak
The act of breaking wind; flatulence.
Windbreak
Hedge or fence of trees designed to lessen the force of the wind and reduce erosion
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