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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Concept Breadcrumbs

Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment > natural resource management > natural resources conservation > conservation buffers > windbreaks > shelterbelts
Preferred Term:

shelterbelts

Definition:
A row or rows of trees, shrubs, or other plants used to reduce wind erosion, protect young crops and control blowing snow. Shelterbelts also provide excellent protection from the elements for wildlife, livestock, houses and farm buildings.
Concept Schemes:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt-core
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
windbreaks
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • shelter belts
  • shelter-belts
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/63003
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RDF/XMLCreated 2006-01-19, last modified 2012-11-30
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