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University of Minnesota resources for the identification of trees: Tree Identification Cards that can be downloaded and printed, Beginners Guide to Minnesota Trees, and Winter Identification Key

University of Minnesota resources for design of Living Snow Fences.  This site includes a design tool, a video on how to run the design tool,  a cost benefit tool, and a video on how to use it plus many videos on the variations and benefits of snow fences for preventing snow drifts on roads.  

Recorded webinar from the Agroforestry in Action webinar series. Diane Mayerfeld presents information on Silvopasture -- progress, challenges and what they have learned from trials and research in Wisconsin.  

Steve Rasmussen, a National Forest Service District Forester presents on evaluating the condition of an existing windbreak to determine if it needs to be renovated.

Video describes need for windbreak renovation, equipment and various techniques that can be used.  

Wells County (ND) SWCD Manager, Anne Ehni describes their experience with windbreak renovation.

Richard Warkentin of the Stanley Soil Management Association in Manitoba presents on their experience with shelterbelt renovations.

Mark Wonneck, of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada discusses the habitat requirements for pollinator species and how they can be considered and incorporated into the design of windbreaks.

Mark Wonneck and Gary Bank  of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada discuss the benefits, functions and design considerations for woody vegetation "eco-buffers" that provide ecosystem services for agriculture.