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Modelling livestock carrying capacity in montados

Why use trees on grazed areas?

First impressions are often that the presence of trees in pasture systems will lead to a reduction in pasture production due to the light and water competition. However, other effects on the system dynamics and water availability may be beneficial to nutrient cycling, yield, and pasture productivity.

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Featured Farm of the day

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.

EURAF works on a number items, mostly related to Policy, Agroforestry events and Research and Education projects. Check out the menus for details.

Walnut and Maize

Silvoarable agroforestry under cork oak (Quercus suber)

Clover ley and apple trees

Typical landscape of Montado with Holm oak (Quercus rotundifolia)

Weed control at Bosques Naturales

Authochtonous goat breed (Serpentina) grazing under Holm oak (Quercus rotundifolia)

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

Montado + cattle

Sheep grazing vineyards (Vitipasture system)

Darliner Farm

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