The economic benefits of native shelterbelts demonstrated globally

The economic benefits of native shelterbelts demonstrated globally

Posted 24 November 2020

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The protection of existing native vegetation and the planting of shelterbelts may provide a multitude of productivity and biodiversity benefits for farming industries.



The value of shelterbelts in raising agricultural productivity has been demonstrated in many countries suggesting potential improvements in crop yields (25 per cent), pasture yields (20-30 per cent), and dairy milk production (10-20 per cent).


The following information is based on references and previous research, providing examples of existing ‘facts and figures’ when considering the economic benefits of implementing shelterbelts.

Productivity increases relate to all agricultural industry sectors, including the dairy, wool, meat, cropping, and horticultural industries.

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