Wandelgrund

Agroforestry system type:

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

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

Establishment (date):

Farming sectors:

• Arable farming
• Fodder production
• Fruit growing
• Direct sale available
• Agritourism offered

Tree species:

• Apple (Malus domestica)
• Pear (Pyrus communis)
• Paulownia (Paulownia tomentosa)
• Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa)
• Common Fig (Ficus carica)
• Sour Cherry (Prunus cerasus)
• English / Persian Walnut (Juglans regia)
• Quince (Cydonia oblonga)
• Peach (Prunus persica)
• Plum (Prunus domestica)

(Intended) use of trees:

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

Shrub species:

• Aronia (Aronia melanocarpa)
• Currants (red/ white/ black) (Ribes spp.)
• Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)

(Intended) use of the shrubs:

• food production (e.g. production fruit / nut)

Livestock species in the agroforestry system:

• poultry
• sheep (incl. goat)

Main crop types in the agroforestry system:

• vegetables
• potatoes
• grain peas
• rye
• common wheat

Other agroforestry products:

Motivation/rationale for establishing or maintaining agroforestry system:

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

Interest in product sales / marketing: