The Iowa DNR recommends trees, shrubs and prairie seed grown in Iowa, to be used as a living snow fence because these plants are suitable for Iowa's growing conditions.
Looking North. Fence will be placed in the center of the ten foot top since neither of the farmers plan to use it as a crossing. There is a ten foot barn (not apparent in this picture) at the same elevation…
Another view showing lateral to North-west. Note how building of riser delayed earth fill, and prevented placing the earth in level layers over the entire fill.