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Successfully planting a tree in agroforestry does not only mean buying good quality seedlings. Die off after planting is primarily attributable to inadequate management beforehand. Drying out of roots or exposure to excess sun, wind, or frost can substantially hamper the development of young trees.

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Località il Piano, Italy

The orchards are grazed by geese and Comisana dairy sheep, while Alpine goats and Jersey cows are kept out to prevent damage to the fruit trees. All animals rotate through pastures and the forest, grazing on native grasses, forest trees and acorns.

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Wild asparagus in traditional olive orchard at CRA OLI Spoleto, Italy

Switzerland

Clover ley and apple trees

Goats and Fraxinus, Portugal

Montado + cattle

Silvopastoral system with Ash at Loughall, Northern Ireland

Willow silvopasture

Cereal silvoarable agroforestry (South Portugal)

Agroforestry with willow used as medicinal fodder

Strip-like willow plantations offer a variety of retreats for birds and game

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