
In the News: RealAgriculture
"Carbon-storing shelterbelts could equal cash: new app tells you how much" by Lara de Moissac Tiara Jackle measures a caragana shrub shelterbelt for the Shelterbelt Decision Support System (SB-DSS). Have...
The parkland and boreal fringe region of Saskatchewan is known for its rich and diverse resource base. Here the vast expanse of agricultural fields to the south meets the seemingly endless forests to the north. Traditionally, forestry and agriculture have remained distinct from each other, but the emerging interest in...
The Shelterbelt Database is designed to provide policy analysts, scientists, and educators with access to the data used in the development of the Shelterbelt Planner. Below are a brief description, file size, and download link to the information used in the SB-DSS for use. InformationFile SizeDescriptionCitation InformationDownload LinkDeciduous Suitability704.86 kbRaster...
The Shelterbelt Planner is a comprehensive tool designed to help landowners plan and design their own shelterbelts. The tool uses 10-years of scientific data to help you make decisions about which tree species to plant, how they may grow in the future, and the economic benefits of planting trees. The...
Interested in learning about shelterbelts? Then this is the page for you! This page, and those connected to it, provide a comprehensive overview of how shelterbelts work ranging from tree growth to their influence on crops. This component of the website is directly linked to different outputs of the Shelterbelt...