Event
Introduction to Agroforestry with Edd Colbert
Led by Edd Colbert, explore the benefits of agroforestry and how they are applied at Henbant Farm. Learn how integrating trees across the farm can benefit productivity, animal health and welfare, the environment and provide an alternative income stream helping with farm business resilience. Also learn about the practicalities and considerations when designing your own agroforestry system.
After attending this workshop participants can expect to be able to:
- Understand the benefits of, and differences between, different types of agroforestry.
- Connect farm objectives to agroforestry design processes.
- Consider practical agroforestry design parameters (e.g. orientation, spacing etc.)
- Identify ideal placements for different systems across a whole farm landscape.
- Apply theoretical learnings to a real farm landscape
This workshop is directed at farmers, growers, landworkers, agricultural advisors, land agents, and students who have basic but limited knowledge of agroforestry.
Itinerary
9:30am – Arrival at Henbant Farm for registration and tea and coffee.
10am – Welcome and introductions
10:30am – Agroforestry presentation and 3D Landscape Mapping Exercise
12pm – Lunch (this will be provided)
12:45pm – Farm walk with Matt Swarbrick
2:30 – Final reflections and questions
Edd Colbert works with farmers, landowners, and tree professionals to design and implement effective agroforestry systems. He delivers training on agroforestry design and plays an active role in supporting the UK’s agroforestry movement. He was the lead organiser of the UK’s first Agroforestry Show in 2023 and is a trusted partner to many organisations in the farming and forestry sectors.
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