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Diverser Agroforst im Market Garden

Lat: 52.0156844, Lng: 8.7900824
Solidarische Landwirtschaft Ackervielfalt eG / BIO HOF BRINKMANN
Fröbelstraße 4, 32791 Lage, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Agroforestry system type:

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

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

1.6

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

37.5

Establishment (date):

Dec 6, 2024

Site specifics:

  • susceptibility to erosion

Farming sectors:

  • Arable farming

Tree species:

  • Apple (Malus domestica)
  • Pear (Pyrus communis)
  • Alder (Alnus spp.)
  • Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa)
  • Cherry / Wild Cherry (Prunus avium)
  • Lime / Linden (Tilia spp.)
  • Plum (Prunus domestica)
  • Service tree (Cormus domestica)
  • Walnut/Black walnut (Juglans nigra)

(Intended) use of trees:

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

Shrub species:

  • Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus)
  • Juneberry (Amelanchier lamarckii)
  • Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)
  • Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas)

(Intended) use of the shrubs:

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

Main crop types in the agroforestry system:

  • vegetables

Motivation/rationale for establishing or maintaining agroforestry system:

  • establish ecological balance
  • Higher productivity
  • Erosion protection
  • Diversified product range
  • Contribution to climate protection / resilience

Interest in product sales / marketing:

Yes