More trees can mean fewer birds, new study reveals

Trees planted to protect farmland from wind may not be the biodiversity boost many assume. In Japan’s wetland farming landscapes, shelterbelts benefited some birds but sharply reduced grassland and wetland species that need open space. Researchers found grassland bird abundance dropped by more than 70% near shelterbelts.

source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260620100426.htm