a row of trees planted to protect an area from the wind
Examples of 'shelter belt' in a sentence
shelter belt
Establish that shelter belt first, then buy shrubs and trees small.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
This is largely because of the well-established shelter belt around the property, which has enough conifers to ensure that it remains invisible even in winter.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
To the south, another shelter belt of leylandii has been replaced by two rows of ilex, which will form a tunnel beside the summer garden.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
New shelter belts will protect plants from the increasingly wet and windy winters.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Straight lines were serpentised, shelter belts were planted and the views were managed with variety and contrast as the guiding principle.