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Trees planted along farmland to shield crops from strong winds are often viewed as a simple way to support biodiversity. But new research suggests the picture is more complicated, especially in agricultural wetlands where many bird species depend on open landscapes.
A team of researchers studying farmland wetlands on the western coast of central Japan found that shelterbelts, rows of trees planted as windbreaks, do not benefit all birds equally. While they pro...
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