Masterline-Agroforst Friedlöd

Agroforestry system type:

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

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

Establishment (date):

Site specifics:

• susceptibility to erosion

Farming sectors:

• Arable farming
• Wood production

Tree species:

• Maple (Acer spp.)
• Oak (Quercus spp.)
• Wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis / Torminalis glaberrima)
• Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa)
• Cherry / Wild Cherry (Prunus avium)
• Lime / Linden (Tilia spp.)
• Walnut/Black walnut (Juglans nigra)

(Intended) use of trees:

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

Main crop types in the agroforestry system:

• barley
• corn / maize
• rapeseed
• common wheat

Motivation/rationale for establishing or maintaining agroforestry system:

• establish ecological balance
• Higher productivity
• Erosion protection
• Reduce nutrient input into surface waters
• Contribution to climate protection / resilience
• Landscape / aesthetics