Waldgarten-Emkental

Agroforestry system type:

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

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

Establishment (date):

Site specifics:

• drought / low water holding capacity
• low soil fertility
• susceptibility to erosion
• species-poor site

Farming sectors:

• Arable farming
• Fodder production
• Livestock farming
• Fruit growing

Tree species:

• Apple (Malus domestica)
• Pear (Pyrus communis)
• Cherry / Wild Cherry (Prunus avium)
• Plum (Prunus domestica)
• Walnut/Black walnut (Juglans nigra)
• European crab apple (Malus sylvestris)
• Wild pear (Pyrus communis subsp. communis)

(Intended) use of trees:

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

Shrub species:

• Hazelnut (Corylus avellana)
• Dog rose / Rosehip (Rosa canina)

(Intended) use of the shrubs:

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

Livestock species in the agroforestry system:

• poultry
• sheep (incl. goat)

Main crop types in the agroforestry system:

• vegetables
• oats
• potatoes

Other agroforestry products:

Motivation/rationale for establishing or maintaining agroforestry system:

• establish ecological balance
• Higher productivity
• Erosion protection
• Reduce nutrient input into surface waters
• Diversified product range
• Contribution to climate protection / resilience

Interest in product sales / marketing: