Story: Shelter on farms

A windy place

A windy place

The effects of wind are evident in the growth of trees, especially deciduous trees that form new growth during the winds of spring each year. This macrocarpa shows a history of exposure to wind – but cattle still find it useful for shade.

Using this item

Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Photograph by Melanie Lovell-Smith

All images & media in this story

How to cite this page:

Allan Gillingham, 'Shelter on farms - Planted shelter belts', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/15602/a-windy-place (accessed 13 May 2024)

Story by Allan Gillingham, published 24 Nov 2008