Tree rows and shelter belts –

  • Soil conservation shelter belts and tree rows are important not only for agriculture, but also for the health of wildlife. Photo by Christine Jensen.
    Soil conservation shelter belts and tree rows are important not only for agriculture, but also for the health of wildlife. Photo by Christine Jensen.
  • A ditch full of topsoil taken March 23 after a significantly windy day. Photo by Andrea Johnston
    A ditch full of topsoil taken March 23 after a significantly windy day. Photo by Andrea Johnston
    Trees are our lifeline, not only do they provide a filter for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere but they are also a source of shade, shelter, and habitat for wildlife as well as serving a fundamental role in the reduction of erosion and the health of future agriculture in the region. According to Joshua Anderson PhD, District Conservation Manager at Walsh County Three Rivers...

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