Why Can a Forest Be Called a Windbreak?

If a strong wind or wind storm encounters a large forest, its force reduces enormously. The larger the forest, the weaker the wind force.

Why does this happen? When a wind is stopped by a forest, a part of the wind has to change its direction, while the other goes through into the forest The latter comes up against the trees and leaves rustle when it passes through As a result the wind reduces its speed and strength considerably From this we can see it is beneficial to plant more trees .