noun
shelterbelt against sand; sand-control forest
A stand of trees planted to prevent sand movement, often along coasts or in arid areas.
海岸沿いに防砂林が整備されている。
A sand-control forest has been established along the coast.
防潮林 is a tidewater control forest, often for tsunami or storm surge protection, whereas 防砂林 focuses on sand.
Compound of 防 (prevent), 砂 (sand), and 林 (forest).