Developing a Plan
Creating a plan is the first step to supporting landowners and producers in successfully integrating agroforestry on their farm.
Below are some resources to support the planning process.
The Steps
Assess soil, climate, and physical features of the land in order to determine crop suitability, growing and planting limitations, and best management approaches.
Design the spatial layout of trees, crops, and/or livestock to optimize resource use, productivity, and environmental benefits.
Choose tree, shrub, and understory species that are well-suited to the site conditions, landowner goals, and desired ecological or economic outcomes.
See below for resources on species selection.
Establish the agroforestry system through careful planting and infrastructure setup, followed by ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and adaptive management.
Recommended Mapping Tools
Difficulty level = medium
Multi purpose design software.
Difficulty level = medium to hard
Species Selection References
New Agroforestry Guide for Wet Soils
The Snohomish Conservation District in Washington State has released a practical new guide for transforming waterlogged soils using agroforestry. While tailored to the Pacific Northwest, the guide provides a flexible framework of strategies and considerations that can be applied to wet soil conditions in a variety of regions.
Get the guide