Agroforstsystem Biohof Ritzleben

Agroforestry system type:

Size of agroforestry system area(s) (in ha):

Percentage of area under trees/shrubs (in %):

Establishment (date):

Site specifics:

• drought / low water holding capacity

Farming sectors:

• Arable farming

Tree species:

• Apple (Malus domestica)

(Intended) use of trees:

• food production (e.g. production fruit/nut)
• environmental benefits (incl. carbon/ windbreaks/ animal welfare/ biodiversity)
• cultural benefits (incl. recreation/ landscape)

Main crop types in the agroforestry system:

• potatoes
• lupine
• common wheat
• Spelt

Motivation/rationale for establishing or maintaining agroforestry system:

• establish ecological balance
• Contribution to climate protection / resilience
• Landscape / aesthetics