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Agroforstsystem

Lat: 6.602472823457184, Lng: 51.2066514
Bioland Lammertzhof, Familie Hannen
Neu-Lammertzhof 1, 41564 Kaarst, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Net 2 ha of 5,000 poplars (short rotation), distributed across 7 varieties on 15 ha of farmland; one to three stems per plant, 3 m between rows, 1 m within rows, and strip spacing between 45 and 55 m; standard crop rotation of clover-grass, vegetables, wheat, and potatoes. Funded by a CO2 sink project of the DĂĽsseldorf Symphony Orchestra.

Agroforestry system type:

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

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

15

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

13.333

Establishment (date):

Apr 19, 2024

Site specifics:

  • species-poor site
  • landscape with few structures / landscaope elements

Farming sectors:

  • Arable farming

Tree species:

  • Poplar (Populus spp.)

Main crop types in the agroforestry system:

  • vegetables
  • potatoes
  • lucerne
  • common wheat

Other agroforestry products:

  • 1 Reihe Maronen 25 Bäume
  • 160 Streuobstbäume auf Wiesen und in Reihen
  • ca 1
  • 5 ha

Motivation/rationale for establishing or maintaining agroforestry system:

  • establish ecological balance
  • Contribution to climate protection / resilience

Interest in product sales / marketing:

Yes