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Biohof Garvsmühlen Agroforstsystem

Lat: 54.106478550000006, Lng: 11.653119892005645
Biohof Garvsmühlen KG
Dorfweg 3, 18230 Rerik, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Agroforestry system type:

Silvoarable system (woody and arable crops incl. intercropped permanent crops)

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

4

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

8.25

Establishment (date):

Nov 12, 2020

Site specifics:

  • landscape with few structures / landscaope elements

Farming sectors:

  • Arable farming

Tree species:

  • Apple (Malus domestica)
  • Pear (Pyrus communis)
  • Wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis / Torminalis glaberrima)
  • Cherry / Wild Cherry (Prunus avium)
  • Service tree (Cormus domestica)
  • Walnut/Black walnut (Juglans nigra)

(Intended) use of trees:

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

(Intended) use of the shrubs:

  • food production (e.g. production fruit / nut)

Main crop types in the agroforestry system:

  • field beans
  • field grass
  • barley
  • lupine
  • rapeseed
  • common wheat

Motivation/rationale for establishing or maintaining agroforestry system:

  • Erosion protection
  • Diversified product range
  • Contribution to climate protection / resilience
  • Landscape / aesthetics

Interest in product sales / marketing:

Yes