What is Shelter Belt Topping and Why Is It Necessary?

Shelter belt topping is a vital practice for landowners, farmers, and businesses that manage large properties with tree windbreaks. Shelter belts can grow excessively tall, which can cause harm. This can serve a crucial function by protecting crops, livestock, and...
When is it Time to Remove a Shelter Belt?

When is it Time to Remove a Shelter Belt?

A shelter belt offers excellent protection against the wind and other weather elements, effectively guarding your crops and/or field. However, sometimes, shelter belt removal might be necessary. In this blog, we will explore the various situations in which removing a...
What are the problems with shelterbelts?

What are the problems with shelterbelts?

Shelter belts have long been a part of our environment, often being used to protect fields from soil erosion, primarily from the wind. They may not seem problematic in the sense that they protect fields from soil erosion, but they can bring issues as well as benefits....