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Tree regeneration in grazed wood pastures

Why do we need to support tree regeneration?

Dehesas and Montados are very suitable for pasture production. However, livestock grazing hampers the natural regeneration of the tree layer, especially in areas with challenging soil and climate conditions. Seed predation by domestic and wild animals, abiotic stresses (drought, high summer temperatures and infertile soils), and the lack of suitable microsites for seed germination are major impediments to seedling establishment and survival.

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Featured Farm of the day

"Red Tractor Farm", Greece

The farm occupies 3.24 ha located 150 meters from the sea near the port town of Korissia. The farm has excellent soil due to annual topsoil runoff from surrounding hills.

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Clover ley and apple trees

Squashes in SRC silvoarable system

Grape harvesting in between Sorbus domestica

Sweet cherry in combination with vegetables on an organic farm

Cereal silvoarable agroforestry (South Portugal)

Whitehall Farm, Cambs, UK, apples and arable

Sheep in Apple Orchards Loughgall

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

Trees planted on grasslands and between fields in the “Juchowo Farm”

Bisons in a forest reserve, Poland

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