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Agroforst Gärtnerei Prisemut Gottesgabe

Lat: 10.514264614653849, Lng: 54.28249675
Gärtnerei Prisemut
Am Buchholz 7, 24321 Giekau, Schleswig-Holstein

We have several systems combining trees with arable land, vegetables, and grassland. In addition, there are living fence posts. The first plantings took place in 2018, with more woody plants added each year. The total area is 3 hectares large.

Agroforestry system type:

Agrosilvopastoral system (woody plants/ arable crops and livestock)

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

3

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

6.667

Establishment (date):

Oct 31, 2018

Farming sectors:

  • Arable farming
  • Livestock farming

Tree species:

  • Apple (Malus domestica)
  • Alder (Alnus spp.)
  • Cherry / Wild Cherry (Prunus avium)
  • Poplar (Populus spp.)
  • Plum (Prunus domestica)
  • Robinia / Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)
  • Willow (Salix spp.)
  • English / Persian Walnut (Juglans regia)

(Intended) use of trees:

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

Shrub species:

  • Hazelnut (Corylus avellana)
  • Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus)
  • Juneberry (Amelanchier lamarckii)
  • Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)
  • Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)
  • Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas)
  • Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides)
  • Aronia (Aronia melanocarpa)
  • Hardy Kiwi/ Kiwi Berry (Actinidia arguta)
  • Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis)

(Intended) use of the shrubs:

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

Livestock species in the agroforestry system:

  • sheep (incl. goat)

Main crop types in the agroforestry system:

  • field grass
  • vegetables
  • potatoes

Motivation/rationale for establishing or maintaining agroforestry system:

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