Story: Shelter on farms

Pine trees as shelter

Pinus radiata is probably the most widely used species for farm shelter. It is fast growing and effective, especially if well managed. Regular pruning of side branches reduces shading of adjacent pasture.

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Allan Gillingham, Shelter on farms – Planted shelter belts, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/15595/pine-trees-as-shelter (accessed 5 June 2026).

Story by Allan Gillingham, published 1 March 2009.