Shelter Belt
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Shelter Belt by Anne Burgess as part of the Geograph project.
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Shelter Belt
Image: © Anne Burgess Taken: 9 May 2008
In this exposed country, shelter belts are essential to provide some protection from winter gales. This one is made up of mature beeches.
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Image Location
Latitude
57.51626
Longitude
-2.634318