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Demonstration of different shelterbelt designs for improved extensive grazing systems and biodiversity

 

Project Details

  • Project Lead: Kim Wolfe (Manitoba Agriculture)

  • Collaborators: Upper Assiniboine River Conservation District

  • Years: 2016 - 2017

  • Project Status: Complete

  • Funding & In-Kind Support: Growing Forward II

  • Location: Johnson Farm & Brookdale Farm

  • Scope: Case Study

  • Keywords: Habitat Biodiversity, Climate Resilience

Approach

Two types of shelterbelt designs are explored.

  • A variety of tree species are planted using a twin-row design.

  • An Eco-Buffer shelterbelt is a multiple row, dense arrangement of native trees and shrubs.

Key Findings

There was high mortality of trees planted in 2016. More trees were planted in 2017.

Shelterbelts require watering, weeding, and mowing maintenance for many years following planting.

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