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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. natural resource management
  3. natural resources conservation
  4. conservation buffers
  5. windbreaks
  6. shelterbelts

Preferred term

shelterbelts

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • shelter belts
  • shelter-belts

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/63003

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