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Dynamischer Agroforst im Obstanbau

Lat: 49.984393749999995, Lng: 8.173004702997646
Kastanienhof
Lambertstraße 28, 55126 Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz

Agroforestry system type:

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

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

8

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

75

Establishment (date):

Feb 9, 2021

Farming sectors:

  • Fruit growing

Tree species:

  • Maple (Acer spp.)
  • Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)
  • Wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis / Torminalis glaberrima)
  • Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)
  • Lime / Linden (Tilia spp.)
  • Whitebeam (Sorbus aria / Aria edulis)
  • Service tree (Cormus domestica)
  • Elm (Ulmus spp.)
  • Walnut/Black walnut (Juglans nigra)
  • Willow (Salix spp.)

(Intended) use of trees:

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

Shrub species:

  • Dogwood (Cornus spp.)
  • Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)
  • Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra)

(Intended) use of the shrubs:

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

Motivation/rationale for establishing or maintaining agroforestry system:

  • Higher productivity
  • Erosion protection
  • Contribution to climate protection / resilience