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Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

How does vegetation guide wind to maximize cooling in the summer months?

Strategically positioning vegetation in the landscape can maximize cooling in summer months and help protect from cold winds in the winter. Wind may be accelerated &/or, to some extent, directed by the use of strategically placed trees and other vegetation …

Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

Are pine trees a good option for planting around my home for energy conservation?

All pine species have evergreen needles and grow seed cones; however, pine species vary considerably in where they are found, how big they get, and how fast they grow.  Therefore, pine species also vary in their potential for energy conservation …

Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

Uses of Urban Vegetation to Moderate Climate

Climatology is the study of weather and its changes over long periods of time. The climate within a given location can be described from three aspects: macroclimate, mesoclimate, and microclimate. Macroclimate, mesoclimate and microclimate can be used to describe the …

Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

The Benefits of Evergreen Conifers for Energy Conservation

More than 100 species of native and introduced evergreen conifers are found in the forests and cities of North America. These conifer species have evergreen needles and bear seed cones; however, they vary considerably in where they are found, how …

Posted on September 10, 2019September 11, 2019

What is a windbreak, and how can it help reduce my home energy bills?

A windbreak is considered any plant or physical barrier that can slow down or divert the wind. If properly located, trees, fencing, and buildings can all serve as windbreaks. Research conducted on the Great Plains has shown that up to …

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This work is supported by New Technologies for Agriculture Extension grant no. 2015-41595-24254 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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