Potential Woody Species and Species Attributes for Windbreaks in Florida

Michael G. Andreu, Bijay Tamang, Donald L. Rockwood, and Melissa H. Friedman

Release Date: 2/28/2015

Reviewed At: 12/16/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fr286-2009

Agriculture

Abstract

This article offers guidance for Florida farmers and growers in the selection of woody species for windbreaks, highlighting attributes that align with sustainable agricultural practices.

About this Publication

This document is FOR224, one of a series of the UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences. Original publication date June 2009. Visit the EDIS website at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Michael G. Andreu, associate professor, forest systems; Bijay Tamang, former Ph.D. student; Donald L. Rockwood, professor emeritus, tree improvement; UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences; and Melissa H. Friedman, research and extension writer; UF/IFAS Department of Environmental Horticulture, Center for Land Use Efficiency, Gainesville, FL, 32611.

How to Cite

Andreu, M. G., Tamang, B., Rockwood, D. L., & Friedman, M. H. (2009). Potential Woody Species and Species Attributes for Windbreaks in Florida. EDIS, 2009(6). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fr286-2009