Waldgarten-Emkental
Lat: 8.835350801721114, Lng: 51.80817975
Waldgarten-Emkental
Lindenstraße 34, 33189 Schlangen, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Agroforestry system type:
Other (incl. kitchen gardens/ community food forests)Size of agroforestry system area(s) (in ha):
7.9Percentage of area under trees/shrubs (in %):
10.127Establishment (date):
Oct 31, 2023Site 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)
- 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)
- Silverberry (Elaeagnus commutata)
- Aronia (Aronia melanocarpa)
(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:
ApfelweinSäfteMotivation/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