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NABU-Projekt "Streuobst und Holznutzung" Bliesgau

Lat: 49.203641, Lng: 7.22134800000003
Bahnhofstraße , 66440 Blieskastel , Saarland

Agroforestry system type:

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

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

15

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

20

Establishment (date):

Dec 31, 2004

Farming sectors:

  • Fruit growing

Tree species:

  • Apple (Malus domestica)
  • Pear (Pyrus communis)
  • Cherry / Wild Cherry (Prunus avium)
  • Plum (Prunus domestica)

(Intended) use of trees:

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

Motivation/rationale for establishing or maintaining agroforestry system:

  • establish ecological balance
  • Landscape / aesthetics