Mottenberg

Lat: 51.7513972, Lng: 6.9285835

Schulte´s Hof

Schützenstrasse 2, 46286 Dorsten, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Agroforestry system type:

Agrosilvopastoral system (woody plants/ arable crops and livestock)

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

5

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

10

Establishment (date):

Nov 30, 2021

Site specifics:

low soil fertility

Farming sectors:

Arable farming
Livestock farming
Fruit growing

Tree species:

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)

Livestock species in the agroforestry system:

poultry

Main crop types in the agroforestry system:

field grass
vegetables
potatoes
grain peas
corn / maize
rye
common wheat

Motivation/rationale for establishing or maintaining agroforestry system:

establish ecological balance
Higher productivity
Erosion protection
Diversified product range
Contribution to climate protection / resilience
Protective effect for livestock
Landscape / aesthetics

Interest in product sales / marketing:

Yes