Agroforstanlage Biophilja Permakulturhof

Agroforestry system type:

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

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

Establishment (date):

Site specifics:

• low soil fertility

Farming sectors:

• Arable farming
• Fodder production
• Livestock farming
• Fruit growing

Tree species:

• Apple (Malus domestica)
• Pear (Pyrus communis)
• Cherry / Wild Cherry (Prunus avium)
• Poplar (Populus spp.)
• Plum (Prunus domestica)

(Intended) use of trees:

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

Shrub species:

• Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus)
• Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)
• Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra)
• Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)

(Intended) use of the shrubs:

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

Livestock species in the agroforestry system:

• poultry

Main crop types in the agroforestry system:

• vegetables
• barley
• oats
• potatoes
• grain peas
• rye
• common wheat

Motivation/rationale for establishing or maintaining agroforestry system:

• establish ecological balance