noun
fog-prevention forest; coastal forest protecting against sea fog
Technical term in forestry and coastal management for tree belts planted to shield inland areas from sea fog.
この地域では、防霧林が農作物を潮風から守っている。
In this region, fog-prevention forests protect crops from sea winds.
防潮林 protects against tides and salt spray, whereas 防霧林 focuses on fog.
Compound of 防 (ぼう, 'prevent'), 霧 (む, 'fog'), and 林 (りん, 'forest').