WINDBREAK PLANT SPACING RECOMMENDATIONS

SECTION 04

This section discusses some basic guidelines to use in the design and implementation of your buffer including optimum row and plant spacing, size of plant materials, advantages and disadvantages of various root conditions, and installation and maintenance.

WINDBREAK PLANT SPACING RECOMMENDATIONS

Listed below are recommendations for spacing trees and shrubs within the buffer. These recommendations are from Windbreak/Shelterbelt Establishment, Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Practice Standard (efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov/references/public/NE/NE612DP.pdf).

SPACING BETWEEN ROWS

How much spacing you put between adjacent rows depends on whether you plan to use equipment for maintenance. The spacing should be four feet wider than the width of the mower or other equipment, but not to exceed the maximum. The maximum width will depend on site conditions and function but should not exceed 20 feet. You can vary the spacing between rows or plant them equal distance apart.