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Donzdorf - Wertholzwiese "Tiefe Wiesen"

Lat: 9.810080547494787, Lng: 48.69537950319077
Stadt Donzdorf
Schloss 1-4, 73072 Donzdorf, Baden-Württemberg

Development of a high-value woodland meadow (wild and cultivated fruit) on a former, heavily degraded orchard meadow that had entered a state of succession. At the same time, preservation of the remaining orchard stands. Reintroduction of extensive grazing (sheep/goats or cattle) to regenerate the species-rich meadow and pasture flora still present in patches. The area is recognised as a measure for the local authority’s eco-account.

Agroforestry system type:

Silvopastoral system (woody and livestock incl. grazed permanet crops)

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

0.8

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

30

Establishment (date):

Nov 20, 2023

Site specifics:

  • drought / low water holding capacity

Farming sectors:

  • Wood production

Tree species:

  • Pear (Pyrus communis)
  • Whitebeam (Sorbus aria / Aria edulis)
  • Wild Service Tree (Sorbus torminalis / Torminalis glaberrima)
  • Cherry / Wild Cherry (Prunus avium)
  • Service Tree (Cormus domestica)

(Intended) use of trees:

  • production stemwood
  • environmental benefits (incl. carbon/ windbreaks/ animal welfare/ biodiversity)
  • cultural benefits (incl. recreation/ landscape)

Livestock species in the agroforestry system:

  • cattle
  • sheep (incl. goat)

Motivation/rationale for establishing or maintaining agroforestry system:

  • establish ecological balance
  • Erosion protection
  • Reduce nutrient input into surface waters
  • Diversified product range
  • Contribution to climate protection / resilience
  • Landscape / aesthetics
  • improved marketing