Windbreaks

Programs

Cass Windbreak Planting Initiative (CWIP)

The CWPI provides a financial incentive to producers and landowners to plant new field windbreaks, riparian plantings, or wildlife plantings…

Forest Stewardship Program

The Forest Stewardship Program (FSP) provides technical assistance to nonindustrial, private forest landowners to encourage and enable active, long-term forest…

North Dakota Livestock Pollution Prevention Program (LP3)

The ND Department of Agriculture’s LP3 Program provides livestock producers with technical and financial assistance to address water quality concerns…

Resources

Common Diseases of Windbreaks

Windbreaks are an important part of the agricultural landscape. Like any other living thing, they need proper care and manage­ment in order to continue to…

A Wetland/Grassland on a partly cloudy day.

Conservation at Work Video Series

Watch our short videos to learn about the benefits of conservation practices directly from the farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners applying them. To explore different…

windbreak renovation

Managing Mature Windbreaks Part 4: Renovation Techniques

Extending the life of a windbreak with – and without – heavy machinery.