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Sivoarables Apfel-Wertholz Agroforstsystem

Lat: 52.1147626, Lng: 7.358675856740776
Familienhof Große-Kleimann
Dumte 16, 48565 Steinfurt, Nordrhein-Westfalen

Agroforestry system type:

Silvoarable system (woody and arable crops incl. intercropped permanent crops)

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

10.1

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

5.644

Establishment (date):

Nov 20, 2022

Site specifics:

  • low soil fertility

Farming sectors:

  • Arable farming
  • Livestock farming
  • Energy production

Tree species:

  • Apple (Malus domestica)
  • Wild service tree (Sorbus torminalis / Torminalis glaberrima)
  • Walnut/Black walnut (Juglans nigra)
  • Wild pear (Pyrus communis subsp. communis)

(Intended) use of trees:

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

Main crop types in the agroforestry system:

  • barley
  • corn / maize
  • rapeseed
  • rye
  • common wheat

Other agroforestry products:

Evlt. RhabarberKürbisseFeigen

Motivation/rationale for establishing or maintaining agroforestry system:

  • Higher productivity
  • Erosion protection
  • Reduce nutrient input into surface waters
  • Diversified product range
  • Contribution to climate protection / resilience
  • Landscape / aesthetics

Interest in product sales / marketing:

Yes