
Guilds
Shelter Belts

Effective layering of trees and shrubs to create windbreaks
Photo courtesy of Prairie Shelter Belt Program
It is also important to add a diversity of species among the trees and shrubs that are well suited to the specific bioregion.
Wind shelter belts created with layers of trees and shrubs, mimic natural forests and help to create microclimates on the landscape with drier and wetter areas as well as buffer the force of the wind on those gusty days.
We can design small and large effective shelter belts to re-direct and slow down the wind, provide privacy, and even create living barns for your animals. We source the plants for your specific bioregion, and can implement the design or provide instructions on how to do it yourself.
Why not integrate windbreaks into food forest gardens?