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Hof Sickenberg Walnussplantage

Lat: 10.0086755, Lng: 51.2867329
Hof Sickenberg
Sickenberg , 37318 Sickenberg, Thüringen

Small walnut plantation with 30 trees of various varieties, planted on a grassland area. The grassland is intended to be later utilized by a mobile chicken unit. Hof Sickenberg is a farm complex under historic preservation, featuring a farm café, guesthouse, and Bioland-certified agricultural operations. It also offers numerous events focused on agriculture and self-sufficiency. Once a year, a Walnut Day is held, showcasing the diversity of walnuts.

Agroforestry system type:

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

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

0.3

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

70

Establishment (date):

Nov 19, 2021

Farming sectors:

  • Arable farming
  • Fruit growing

Tree species:

  • English / Persian Walnut (Juglans regia)

(Intended) use of trees:

  • production stemwood
  • food production (e.g. production fruit/nut)

Livestock species in the agroforestry system:

  • poultry

Motivation/rationale for establishing or maintaining agroforestry system:

  • Diversified product range
  • Contribution to climate protection / resilience

Interest in product sales / marketing:

Yes