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Wildlife Habitat —Windbreaks

A windbreak is a barrier that reduces or redirects the energy of the wind. A home or farmstead windbreak is a strip of vegetation, generally consisting of multiple rows of trees and shrubs, which shelters a residence from wind. Animals seek shelter from wind and weather just as people do. Windbreaks are a good source of cover for wildlife in agricultural areas.

• Tree Windbreaks for Farms and Homes (FNR-38) (17.8 MB)
• Windbreaks for Farms and Wildlife (FNR-189W) (114 kb)