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Windbreak of Life A Texas Farm Family Keeps Sand At Bay
In Terry and Hockley Counties, Bob and Bev Gibson recount creating a three-row windbreak around Ava Gibson’s former home. Planted in 1983 with Afghanistan pine Arizona Cypress and Russian olive, the windbreak reduced interior winds to five to eight mph, cut utilities, and fostered a shaded, livable yard. The project required sacrificing about two-tenths of an acre, a choice born of droughts, energy crises, and long-term conservation. The couple describe windbreaks as manageable today, noting their home stays cool in winter and costs under eighty dollars monthly, while Ava’s legacy and nature’s balance remain central.
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