Blending Agroforestry & Hunting

Recorded on January  20th, 2026

Julie Hager, Savanna Institute Technical Service Provider, introduces Buck Buffers—an agroforestry planting practice that delivers multiple benefits from a single design. Buck Buffers transition row crops to perennial tree cover, strategically influence deer movement across the landscape, and produce nutritious, high-quality tree crops for both wildlife and people. By combining food forest concepts with intentional movement funnels, Buck Buffers support conservation goals, enhance habitat, and provide practical value for land managers and hunting enthusiasts alike.