Shelterbelt

Shelterbelts will become increasingly important as the regional impacts of global warming become more clearly identified, both for sequestering carbon and to suppress the negative agricultural impacts

Solar energy and the environment

As with any type of power plant, large solar power plants can affect the environment at or near their locations. Clearing land for a power plant may have long-term effects on the habitats of native plants

Windbreaks and Shelterbelts

The Plant Materials Program develops plants and technology for use in establishing windbreaks or shelterbelts. These vegetative barriers are made up of trees, shrubs and/or grasses planted to

Solar power stations damage shelterbelts

Some PV power stations (PPSs) are installed in mountainous areas, placing them at a higher risk of landslides owing to sloped areas and extreme rainfall in summer.

Conservation Considerations for Solar Farms

Solar panels can significantly affect ecohydrology by redistributing moisture from precipitation and casting a significant amount of shade. Account for potential threats from noxious and invasive

Preventing and Mitigating Flood Damage to Solar Photovoltaic Systems

Discusses the importance of proactive measures, including site assessment, flood level considerations, and various engineering approaches to prevent and mitigate flood damage to solar photovoltaic

Environmental Impacts of Grid-Scale Solar Development

As people see more grid-scale solar development (GSSD) pop up on the landscape, they may wonder if these installations have adverse effects on human or animal health.

Shelterbelts: Reduce Soil Erosion

Reduce soil erosion with shelterbelts, strategically planted windbreaks that prevent soil degradation, conserve water, and promote sustainable land management, enhancing environmental

Shelterbelts

Shelterbelts are a specific type of agroforestry system that help reduce natural hazards including sandstorms, wind erosion, shifting sand, droughts and frost.

Field shelterbelts were never the right solution

Today, many of the field shelterbelts in the southern grain belt are being removed, even though removal takes a lot more effort than planting did in the first place. With the value of hindsight,...