Windbreaks, shelterbelts etc

Today was dedicated to the construction of some windbreaks for trees being compromised by the strong northerly and westerly winds. We are trying to establish some microclimates while the trees are young so we put shadecloth onto some old gates the partially block the wind. We need to do this for most trees we have planted especially when they get their leaves. I have planted  some windbreaks as well (a double row of tagasaste in the orchard.) Eventually we need to plant a lot more. Some interesting ideas.

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