### Question
How is the "shelterbelt" defined?


### Answer
The term **shelterbelt** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 3801* as follows -

> a vegetative barrier with a linear configuration composed of trees, shrubs, and other approved perennial vegetation

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 3801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 58-ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLAND CONSERVATION AND RESERVE PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-DEFINITIONS**

