The Ecological Double-Edged Sword: Why Shelterbelts May Be Harming Farmland Biodiversity
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June 30, 2026
For decades, the standard prescription for ecological restoration in agricultural landscapes has been simple: plant more trees. From the hedgerows of England to the windbreaks of the American Midwest, shelterbelts—rows of trees planted to shield crops…
