"We're here in the tropics reforesting degraded cattle pasture on steep slopes. The degradation from erosion and the characteristic rainfall-related leaching of soils is somewhat on the extreme end of the spectrum here.
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Establishing Silvopasture in Horse Fields
Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott O'Bar May 14, 2023. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,I am in Central Virginia and interested in establishing silvopasture in prior cattle/horse fields with no trees or cover. I am rotationally grazing goats/sheep and horses. Anyone in mid-Atlantic…Continue
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Susan Skalak replied to Susan Skalak's discussion Establishing Silvopasture in Horse Fields"Thanks Brett,
Just met with NRCS, forestry extension and ag rep this week. It was helpful to hear what they thought about tree species, although as a group they talked about triple row vs row "cropping". My husband is really in…"
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Here's the thought process that I would go through in selecting both tree species as well as a design for the planting:
Do I want extensive shade (lots of trees) or just shade in spots (clumps of trees or maybe rows)
What species will…"
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Hi,I am in Central Virginia and interested in establishing silvopasture in prior cattle/horse fields with no trees or cover. I am rotationally grazing goats/sheep and horses. Anyone in mid-Atlantic doing something similar?What species of trees did you use?Thanks,SusanFree Union, VASee More
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How to measure average amount of sun light hitting silvopasture floor?
Started by Joanne Vaughn. Last reply by Tom Ward on Wednesday. 5 Replies 0 Likes
What is a good simple way to estimate the average amount of sunlight hitting the pasture part of the silvopasture over an area of say 10 acres? The goal is to determine if further thinning may be…Continue
Hi! Newbie here...
Started by Lolly Winne Clough Jun 18, 2025. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hello everyone! I'm Lolly and I'm new here. 👋 I was just wondering if there's an organization in Chenango County that will assess your land and assist with a silvopasture plan? I have about 4 acres…Continue
Silvopasture article in Modern Farmer
Started by Brett Chedzoy May 27, 2025. 0 Replies 1 Like
Nice overview of silvopasturinghttps://modernfarmer.com/2025/05/silvopasture/Continue
overwintering sheep in the woods
Started by Gabe Smith. Last reply by Brett Chedzoy Feb 5, 2025. 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
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