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Vitiforst Kauler

Lat: 7.789861, Lng: 50.051361
Weinbau Heilemann
Blücherstr. 55a, 56349 Kaub, Rheinland-Pfalz

Vitiforst area in the location Lorchhäuser Seligmacher. Combination of vines (Riesling/Silvaner) and trees, shrubs, and herbs on 1300 m² on a steep slope. Planted in winter 2023 with the support of Tree-Athletes e.V. and Triebwerk e.V.

Agroforestry system type:

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

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

0.13

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

15.385

Establishment (date):

Dec 1, 2023

Site specifics:

  • drought / low water holding capacity
  • low soil fertility
  • susceptibility to erosion

Farming sectors:

  • Fruit growing

Tree species:

  • Wild Service Tree (Sorbus torminalis / Torminalis glaberrima)
  • Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa)
  • Willow (Salix spp.)
  • Common Fig (Ficus carica)
  • Quince (Cydonia oblonga)
  • Olive (Olea europaea)

(Intended) use of trees:

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

Shrub species:

  • Hazelnut (Corylus avellana)
  • Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)
  • Grapes (Vitis vinifera)

(Intended) use of the shrubs:

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

Main crop types in the agroforestry system:

  • Grapewine

Motivation/rationale for establishing or maintaining agroforestry system:

  • establish ecological balance
  • Erosion protection
  • Contribution to climate protection / resilience

Interest in product sales / marketing:

Yes