{"id":35386,"date":"2026-03-03T17:44:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T21:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/?p=35386"},"modified":"2026-04-02T12:33:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T16:33:53","slug":"a-woodland-management-moment-windbreak-around-walnut-plantings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/a-woodland-management-moment-windbreak-around-walnut-plantings\/","title":{"rendered":"A Woodland Management Moment: Windbreak Around Walnut Plantings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Join Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee in this episode of &#8220;A Woodland Management Moment&#8221; as he discusses the benefits of using windbreak plantings around hardwood tree plantations. Using a black walnut planting as an example, this episode introduces how windbreaks can influence early growth, protection and overall tree form. The video also connects windbreaks to broader planting strategies and long-term management objectives. Watch to learn how thoughtful plantation design can support both tree performance and woodland management goals.<\/p>\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_61153\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\"  data-relstop=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LIrTWQwky4U?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A good resource to learn more is the <a href=\"https:\/\/walnutcouncil.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Walnut Council website<\/a>. Founded in 1970, the Walnut Council is an international association representing nearly 700 woodland owners, foresters, forest scientists, and wood-producing industry representatives in 45 states and three foreign countries. The purpose is to assist in the technical transfer of forest research to field applications, help build and maintain better markets for wood products and nut crops, and to promote sustainable forest management, conservation, reforestation, and utilization of American black walnut (Juglans nigra) and other high quality fine hardwoods.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions regarding trees, forests, wildlife, wood products, or other natural resource topics, feel free to contact us by using our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/got-nature-blog\/ask-an-expert\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Ask an Expert<\/span><\/a>\u00a0web page.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Resources:<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_yK8tstEacE&amp;list=PLgoGnq-fak7VTTnF4Bh9HvQnB_azYbAfY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Woodland Management Moment<\/a><strong>, <\/strong>Playlist, Purdue Extension \u2013 Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR) YouTube Channel<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/explore-oak-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the Rich World of Oaks with Purdue FNR Extension &amp; Partners<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR Got Nature? Blog<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6IJ0olgMAW8?si=AW27f2AS2HmeZcmj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Conservation Tree Planting: Steps to Success<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube Channel<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/its-not-too-late-to-order-trees-for-spring-planting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">It\u2019s Not Too Late to Order Trees for Spring Planting<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR Got Nature? Blog<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.press.purdue.edu\/9781612491448\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shrubs and Woody Vines of Indiana and the Midwest<\/a>, Purdue University Press<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.press.purdue.edu\/9781557535726\/\">Native Trees of the Midwest<\/a>, Purdue University Press<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLgoGnq-fak7V9w3jf2Sj_6-pNaw4sX4Ga\">ID That Tree<\/a>, Playlist, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube Channel<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/edustore.purdue.edu\/fnr-482-w.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Investing in Indiana Woodlands<\/a>, The Education Store<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLCUPnu6rbUT8w9YkeKvDwgz55Yq0mPJAb\">Woodland Stewardship for Landowners Video Series<\/a>, Playlist, Indiana Department of Natural Resources YouTube Channel<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.in.gov\/dnr\/forestry\/private-forestland-management\/district-foresters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">District Forester<\/a>, Indiana DNR Division of Forestry, for over 10 acres of woodlands<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findindianaforester.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Professional Forester<\/a>, Indiana Forestry &amp; Woodland Owners Association (IFWOA)<br \/>\n<a title=\"\u200c\" href=\"https:\/\/edustore.purdue.edu\/fnr-idnr-414.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc\">Forest Improvement Handbook<\/a>, The Education Store<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mlp.arboretum.purdue.edu\/ecmweb\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Purdue Arboretum Explorer<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/contact-us\/directory\/lenny-d-farlee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lenny Farlee<\/a>, Extension Forester<br \/>\n<a title=\"Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center\" href=\"http:\/\/www.htirc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hardwood Tree Improvement and Regeneration Center<\/a><br \/>\nPurdue Department of Forestry &amp; Natural Resources<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee in this episode of &#8220;A Woodland Management Moment&#8221; as he discusses the benefits of using windbreak plantings around hardwood tree plantations. Using a black walnut planting as an example, this episode introduces how windbreaks can influence early growth, protection and overall tree form. 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