Hi Jonathan,
Back in the day when I worked in the hardy nursery stock industry, we used
40% as a standard -usually dark green Rokalene. In a coastal situation you
are not going to have to worry about light levels even with higher density
than that - IIRC, in full sun, plants can only use about 30% of the incident
radiation - unless they are monocots using the C4 parthway - which are a bit
more efficient. You'll need a fairly heavy-duty material to withstand the
autumn/winter gales
Atb
Rupert
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From: uktc-request@xxxxxx.tree-care.info On Behalf Of Jonathan Astill
Sent: 20 November 2020 13:50
To: UK Tree Care <uktc@xxxxxx.tree-care.info>
Subject: RE: Establishing shrubs on site with heavy coastal exposure
Richard recommended a maximum of 50% density for the windbreak netting and
keeping it clear of debris.
Clearly the objective is to reduce wind exposure, whilst not significantly
reducing sunlight exposure to the light demanding shrubs directly north of
the net. There are many windbreak netting products on-line but I am keen to
specify one that does not obstruct too much light. Any ideas on a particular
product that would meet this criteria?
Thanks in advance.
Jonathan
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