Hedgerows as wind protection

This video by Liz Zorab explores the plans she has for various hedge structures on her smallholding in (windy) Wales. From food producing hedges to wildlife corridors - I'm looking forwards to seeing her plot change in a few years time.



She also covers some other ideas for coping with a windy site - such as planting trees leaning into the wind.

I must admit my windbreaks are multi layer to cope with the winds here, but even a small hedge will protect the immediate vicinity.

Nancy, thanks for sharing!  We live in a fairly windy area.  We hope to grow trees along the ravines that cross the prevailing winds, and grow rows of bushes and shrubs subirrigated from our vermifilter output.