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In an alley cropping system, trees are multifunctional: the aim is to provide a range of ecosystem services alongside wood and fruits. These include shelter for crops, host beneficial organisms, increase soil fertility and carbon storage, mitigate climate change, and provide protection against soil erosion.

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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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Ploughing in between 14 year old walnut trees

Traditional meadow in Joensuu, Finland

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Weed control at Bosques Naturales

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

Wakelyns Agroforestry, Suffolk, UK

Olive trees + grazing + traditional stone walls

The Heather-Farm

Walnut and Maize

Sheep in Apple Orchards Loughgall

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