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Waestemer Weidewirtschaft

Lat: 10.1156849, Lng: 50.6117346
Lucas Wachenbrunner
Schmalzgrube 1, 36452 Kaltennordheim , Thüringen

Agroforestry system type:

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

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

3

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

10

Establishment (date):

Feb 9, 2021

Site specifics:

  • drought / low water holding capacity
  • low soil fertility

Farming sectors:

  • Livestock farming

Tree species:

  • Apple (Malus domestica)
  • Pear (Pyrus communis)
  • Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa)
  • Cherry / Wild Cherry (Prunus avium)
  • Plum (Prunus domestica)
  • Service Tree (Cormus domestica)
  • English / Persian Walnut (Juglans regia)

(Intended) use of trees:

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

Livestock species in the agroforestry system:

  • poultry
  • cattle

Motivation/rationale for establishing or maintaining agroforestry system:

  • establish ecological balance
  • Higher productivity
  • Erosion protection
  • Diversified product range
  • Protective effect for livestock

Interest in product sales / marketing:

Yes