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 Need input whether I should chip tree limbs vs burningI live in south central Texas on 21 very wooded acres. I have a plan to thin the trees to open up the canopy for allowing grasses to grow.… Started by Mark E. Kunnemann |
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May 15, 2023 Reply by Mark E. Kunnemann |
Establishing Silvopasture in Horse FieldsHi, I am in Central Virginia and interested in establishing silvopasture in prior cattle/horse fields with no trees or cover. I am rotatio… Started by Susan Skalak |
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May 14, 2023 Reply by Scott O'Bar |
Silvopasturing Webinar for the Northern New York Hay & Pasture SchoolOn March 16th, 2023 I had the opportunity to present at the annual "NNY Hay & Pasture School". A recording of the presentation is avai… Started by Brett Chedzoy |
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Silvopasture operations in the North Carolina area?I recently purchased 500 acres in the southwest corner of North Carolina. The property contains around 30 acres of developed pastures. Ther… Started by Ben Hirsh |
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Mar 1, 2023 Reply by Corrine Wright |
Agroforester Job OpeningAppalachian Sustainable Development is searching for a part-time, regionally remote Agroforester to join our team! This new position will b… Started by Katie Commender |
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Jan 31, 2023 Reply by Dylan Heagy |
Recap: Trees for shade, fodder, and carbon webinar (Virginia Tech, WMLand Solutions, and Working Trees)Hi all -- glad to be a part of the group! At Working Trees we get producers paid for the carbon stored in silvopasture systems. Earlier th… Started by John Foye |
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Considerations for Establishing Silvopastures on Wooded Sites now online!Agroforestry Note #50: Considerations for Establishing Silvopastures on Wooded Sites is now online at the USDA National Agroforestry Center… Started by Kate MacFarland |
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Silvopasturing in IrelandAn nice example of how silvopasturing makes sense just about anywhere that trees & forages can be grown together: https://thatsfarming.… Started by Brett Chedzoy |
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Beating out the bad plants in the early stages of a new silvopastureThere are related discussions on the forum discussing shade tolerant forages mixes and profiling a number of farms that have used various s… Started by Brett Chedzoy |
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Apr 1, 2022 Reply by Alex Caskey |
Starting a silvopasture in the woodsWe have about 20+ acres of woods we can use as a silvopasture, but we're not sure how to start it. The woods are a mess, and we're not sure… Started by Joe Repetur |
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Mar 21, 2022 Reply by Cydney Cornell |
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overwintering sheep in the woods
Started by Gabe Smith. Last reply by Brett Chedzoy Feb 5. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Is there a reasonable way to manage grazing in the woods during winter or using it as an overwintering site in place of a barn (there is no current barn)? The woods are shruby with multiflora rose,…Continue
river locust anyone grazing animals on it
Started by Jonathan Bates Nov 14, 2024. 0 Replies 1 Like
Wondering what folks experience is with this plant Amorpha fruticosa... Here is a cool video that includes a silvopasture that is utilizing it:…Continue
willow fodder block
Started by Emily Macdonald. Last reply by Joanne Vaughn Oct 4, 2024. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Can anyone share experiences with willow fodder for sheep? What cultivars did you use? Good sources for obtaining cuttings? What density did you plant? How did it work out? Did the sheep like…Continue
How Can We Know If Livestock Benefit or Harm Our Trees?
Started by Scott O'Bar Aug 29, 2024. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I was watching this conference with Ian Mitchell Innes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27fUjjlwm7UAt about…Continue
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