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A case study supported by The Woodland Trust has found that shelterbelts can protect topsoil from erosion

The Woodland Trust
June 02, 2017

 

A case study supported by The Woodland Trust has found that strategically positioned shelterbelts can protect topsoil against the dangers of erosion from wind and rain, improving the productivity of a farm. Read more ...

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