Windbreakers

Windbreaks are beneficial in almost all uses of productive forests and agriculture - both for productivity and microclimate. 

Wind-breaking hedges can be sites of high productivity that also improve soil quality for other plants: 

• Wind speed is reduced, causing less damage to flowers, fruits and leafy plants. 
• You get an increased daytime temperature of at least 2 degrees compared to an open space. 
• The surface temperature of leaves is much higher, making photosynthesis far more efficient. 
• The soil temperature increases by up to 3 degrees. 
• Evaporation of water from the soil is reduced.

In a forest garden , it makes sense to use hedges that have several functions. There are many wind-breaking trees that are suitable as nitrogen binders and mineral collectors. There are also many flowering trees and shrubs that attract wild bees that are suitable for hedges. Many fruit and berry trees are suitable for hedges with good productivity on the inside of the hedge. Windbreakers are also a good source of protection for animals and birds. Windbreakers can also be set up in such a way that they create frost pockets and protect the crop from frost, especially late frost.