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Dynamischer Agroforst auf dem Acker

Lat: 49.99407085, Lng: 6.945119708483148
Scheuerhof
Scheuerhof 1, 54516 Wittlich, Rheinland-Pfalz

Agroforestry system type:

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

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

25

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

5

Establishment (date):

Dec 9, 2020

Farming sectors:

  • Arable farming
  • Livestock farming
  • Fruit growing

Tree species:

  • Maple (Acer spp.)
  • Apple (Malus domestica)
  • Pear (Pyrus communis)
  • Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)
  • Oak (Quercus spp.)
  • Ash (Fraxinus spp.)
  • Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa)
  • Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)
  • Plum (Prunus 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)
  • Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra)
  • Dog rose / Rosehip (Rosa canina)
  • Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)

(Intended) use of the shrubs:

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

Motivation/rationale for establishing or maintaining agroforestry system:

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