noun
snowbreak forest; snow protection forest
A forest or tree belt planted to prevent snowdrifts, often along roads or railways.
この地域では、道路沿いに防雪林が整備されている。
In this area, snowbreak forests are maintained along the roads.
防風林 is a windbreak forest, while 防雪林 specifically targets snow protection.
Compound of 防 (ぼう, 'prevent') + 雪 (せつ, 'snow') + 林 (りん, 'forest').