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 Tree Selection ModelsSpecies recommendations for farmers planting trees in pastures usually assumes the weather in 25 years will be the same as today. Given cli… Started by John S. Weedon |
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Dec 21, 2016 Reply by Richard Moyer |
 Silvo-pasturing and mutli-species stocking in tropical Andean foothillsGreetings, I have a family member who is an organic, pastured cattle rancher in somewhat southern Colombia (~3-4 degrees N of the equator).… Started by Sam Bosco |
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The importance of rotation, rest and recovery when grazing silvopasturesAn often overlooked or misunderstood concept in silvopasture management is the importance of rotating livestock to allow for adequate rest… Started by Brett Chedzoy |
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Dec 2, 2016 Reply by Ricardo Zachrisson C. |
 Public Ecological Benefits of SilvopastureHello all, My name is Ben Dube, and I am a PhD student in Natural Resources at the University of Vermont. I’m interested in the public envi… Started by Ben Dube |
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Nov 14, 2016 Reply by Brett Chedzoy |
Organic control method for European BuckthornInteresting article on work done at University of Wisconsin on controlling resprouting by European buckthorn. http://news.wisc.edu/bucktho… Started by Roy Brubaker |
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UNH Launches Silvopasture Project at Organic Dairy Research FarmLikely to see more organic dairies in the Northeast adopt silvopasturing to increase their grazing base with land already owned (woods) and… Started by Brett Chedzoy |
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Symbiosis in (Silvo)pasture Plant DiversityThose of you in in the Northeast know that the past 12 months - and particularly the past few months - have been unusually dry. This has g… Started by Brett Chedzoy |
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Controlling noxious plant communities in forest and silvopasture landscapesthis post will jump around a bit, but I wanted to tie together several thoughts generated by two news stories that come across my inbox thi… Started by Brett Chedzoy |
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Jul 6, 2016 Reply by Brett Chedzoy |
Farmers Seeking Woodlands for SilvopastureWe rotationally graze heritage pigs in the woods. We are experienced, full-time farmers working with a grazing specialist, and co-op exten… Started by Schuyler and Colby Gail |
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Apr 3, 2016 Reply by Schuyler and Colby Gail |
 Chestnut in SilvopastureAnyone have experience or know of chestnuts in silvopasture systems? Im specifically wondering about if the burrs are a problem with cattle… Started by Jono Neiger |
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Mar 23, 2016 Reply by Jono Neiger |
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Getting started with silvopasture
Started by Kellan Cook. Last reply by Edmund Brown on Saturday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hello all!Just a quick background: my family and I are on 12.5 acres in south central PA. We have already established our version of a few rows of silvopasture. My wife and I tried our hand at…Continue
GMO American Chestnuts - will the King of the Eastern Forests return?
Started by Brett Chedzoy. Last reply by Brett Chedzoy May 18. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Since I first became obsessed with trees and forests and set out on a path to become a forester ~ 30 years ago, I have dreamed of someday seeing the return of the American Chestnut. Every rare…Continue
Role of Silvopasturing in "Saving the Planet"
Started by Brett Chedzoy May 15. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Thanks to Erica Campbell from Senator Sander's office for sharing with our "Northeast Silvopasture Initiative" group...Silvopasture is listed as a TOP TEN solution to climate change, according Paul…Continue
Open Position: Research Scientist in Silvopasture - UMCA
Started by Michael A Gold May 1. 0 Replies 0 Likes
The MU Agroforestry Center has an open position "Research Scientist - Silvopasture". Seeking a Ph.D. w/a strong background in pasture-based grazing systems (livestock, esp. cattle) and forages. If…Continue
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