Gabriel, Steve
Silvopasture
- ISBN 13:
- 9781603587310
- author:
- Gabriel, Steve
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Chelsea Green Publishing Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 25.15 x 20.07 x 1.52 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Technology, Agriculture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Regenerating land and creating climate resilience through silvopasture is a system that challenges traditional notions of modern agriculture and land use. By integrating trees, animals, and forages, farmers can create a whole-system approach that offers numerous benefits to both the environment and their livelihood.
This approach requires careful observation skills, flexibility, and a deep understanding of grassland ecology, forestry, and animal husbandry. While expertise in all these disciplines is not necessary, a farmer must be familiar enough with them to make informed decisions on various time scales. The design of a silvopasture system will inevitably evolve over time, making creativity and visioning for the future essential components.