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SoLawi Zierau

Lat: 11.3207406, Lng: 52.7529262
SoLawi CSAzierau
Zierau 6, 39624 Kalbe/Milde, Sachsen-Anhalt

Agroforestry system type:

Agrosilvopastoral system (woody plants/ arable crops and livestock)

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

1

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

10

Establishment (date):

Sep 30, 2016

Site specifics:

  • drought / low water holding capacity

Farming sectors:

  • Arable farming

Tree species:

  • Apple (Malus domestica)
  • Pear (Pyrus communis)
  • Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa)
  • Cherry / Wild Cherry (Prunus avium)
  • Plum (Prunus domestica)
  • Pecan Nut (Carya illinoinensis)
  • English / Persian Walnut (Juglans regia)

Shrub species:

  • Hazelnut (Corylus avellana)
  • Alder Buckthorn (Frangula alnus)
  • Juneberry (Amelanchier lamarckii)
  • Dogwood (Cornus spp.)
  • Fly Honeysuckle (Lonicera xylosteum)
  • Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)
  • Dog Rose / Rosehip (Rosa canina)
  • Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas)
  • Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)
  • Aronia (Aronia melanocarpa)

(Intended) use of the shrubs:

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

Main crop types in the agroforestry system:

  • vegetables

Motivation/rationale for establishing or maintaining agroforestry system:

  • establish ecological balance
  • Higher productivity
  • Erosion protection
  • Diversified product range
  • Contribution to climate protection / resilience
  • Landscape / aesthetics