HOME WOOD FUEL OTHER USES PRICE LIST CONTACT US Windbreaks and screening Free range hens Biomass Poplar for windbreaks and screening around polytunnels Planting Poplar for windbreaks and around polytunnels can give three main benefits to the farmer – shelter from the wind, visual screening and environmental. Shelter from the wind The primary effect of a windbreak is reduction in windspeed and subsequent moderation of climatic extremes. The effect on crops is a reduction of winter kill in severe winters and reduction of the effect of hot dry winds during summer drought periods which can cause high evaporative demand. For polytunnels the main benefit is reduction in windspeed providing protection from damage by storms and high winds. Visual screening Planting Poplar screens around polytunnels, farm buildings and other developments ameliorates their visual impact on the landscape, resulting in a better perception both for planners and the general public. Environmental Although not a native tree Poplar host a large number of invertebrate species and provide nesting opportunities particularly when bird and bat boxes are sited. Poplar and free range hems Hens are the descendants of jungle fowl Fear of large open spaces prevents birds venturing outside Trees provide overhead shelter This encourages use of the full range area A field full of hens presents an excellent image to the buying public Flocks that spend a lot of their day on the range are productive and healthy and lay more top quality eggs Trees for Free-range Chicken The presence of trees in areas for Free-range chicken is beneficial as it encourages them to leave the house and adds enrichment to their habitat. back to top Biomass is a big area of change at this time. Please contact us for information. back to top ABOUT US Based in Hereford the Poplar Tree Company is helping land owners earn extra revenue by providing information on tree planting and help with farm diversification to woodlands. The Poplar Tree Company can help with site appraisal for planting trees. The Forestry Commission offer grants for planting trees that allow tree planting to be done in a large scale. If you would like more information on Poplar trees and planting please call 01981 250253. BUY KILN DRIED LOGS » BLOG TREES » MEMBERS OF < br/> FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS » Poplar Tree Planting – Grants for Planting Trees – Farm Diversification to Woodlands UK PAGES Contact Us Home Other Uses Price List Wood fuel THE LATEST MORE © 2012 Poplar Tree Company - Tree Planting -