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Agroforstsystem Hirtensteinhof

Lat: 12.1765986, Lng: 48.1692954
Hirtensteinhof
Rainbach 63, 83527 Kirchdorf, Bayern

We have planted six tree strips on this organically farmed field. Our goal is to prepare for climate change, promote biodiversity and enhance the landscape, while maximizing synergies for our farm ecosystem. To mitigate the risk of crop failure, we have planted a wide variety of species.

Agroforestry system type:

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

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

10

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

3

Establishment (date):

Nov 9, 2020

Farming sectors:

  • Arable farming
  • Fodder production
  • Livestock farming

Tree species:

  • Maple (Acer spp.)
  • Birch (Betula spp.)
  • Pear (Pyrus communis)
  • Wild Service Tree (Sorbus torminalis / Torminalis glaberrima)
  • Ash (Fraxinus spp.)
  • Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa)
  • Cherry / Wild Cherry (Prunus avium)
  • Lime / Linden (Tilia spp.)
  • Robinia / Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)
  • Service Tree (Cormus domestica)
  • Elm (Ulmus spp.)
  • English / Persian Walnut (Juglans regia)
  • Black Mulberry (Morus nigra)
  • White Mulberry (Morus alba)

(Intended) use of trees:

  • production stemwood

Main crop types in the agroforestry system:

  • oats
  • potatoes
  • corn / maize
  • rye
  • common wheat

Motivation/rationale for establishing or maintaining agroforestry system:

  • establish ecological balance
  • Contribution to climate protection / resilience
  • Landscape / aesthetics