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Shelterbelts for Livestock Farms in Alberta: Planning, Planting and Maintenance | |
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| | Did you know that shelterbelts (trees and shrubs) planted around your livestock farm provide lots of benefits, including financial benefits? The publication series, Shelterbelts for Livestock Farms in Alberta, provides practical information about livestock farm shelterbelts. This planning, planting and maintenance publication outlines how to design a shelterbelt to serve multiple purposes on a livestock farm and how to plant and care for shelterbelts.
Creating a plan before you plant one or more shelterbelts on your livestock farm is extremely important. It enables you determine what purpose each shelterbelt will serve, where to plant it, what types of trees and shrubs would be most suitable, how many rows are needed, and so on. Ultimately, creating a plan will increase the chances of your shelterbelt performing effectively, being economical, and providing multiple benefits. Click on the following link, Shelterbelts for Livestock Farms in Alberta - Shelterbelt Planning Workbook (Agdex 400/092-3), to access a shelterbelt planning guide. A paper copy of the workbook can also be obtained by contacting ARD Publications (see contact information on back page). Finally, it is highly recommended that you consult an agroforestry specialist through the Ag-Info Centre (see contact information on back page) to assist you with creating your plan. Be sure to read this entire publication before filling out the workbook. |
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Other Documents in the Series |
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Shelterbelts for Livestock Farms in Alberta: Overview
Shelterbelts for Livestock Farms in Alberta: Planning, Planting and Maintenance - Current Document
Shelterbelts for Livestock Farms in Alberta: Shelterbelt Planning Workbook
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This document is maintained by Laura Thygesen.
This information published to the web on May 15, 2014.
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