This FWF webinar tells the story of the evolution of agroforestry in Ireland from the establishment of the first agroforestry pilots in 2015, the lessons learned, and trees on farms policy development, the necessity to bride the gap between forestry and farming, and the progress to date. The rationale for the agroforestry measure under the afforestation programme 2023 to 2027 and the support measure developed. The establishment of the Irish Agroforestry Forum, its structure, forest industry relationships, farmer engagement methods, and building trust, agroforestry as essential farm infrastructure, farmer innovation, application processes, tips, and next steps.
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A meeting to learn about new opportunities for trees, woodlands and agroforestry. Organised by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust.
Free reception at the Royal Highland Show on behalf of the Integrating Trees Network, Scottish Land and Estates, and Scottish Forestry. Come and discuss with experts how to integrate trees on to your land. Booking required.
The 2024 annual meeting of the Farm Woodland Forum will cover the topic 'Agroforestry for food, net zero and biodiversity'.
The meeting will be held at Cranfield University, and is organised by Cranfield University with support from staff and students at Coventry University and the University of Reading.
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There will be two bursaries for attendance for students and one for farmers. For details of how to apply for a bursary, please contact Ben Raskin (BRaskin@soilassociation.org).
An afternoon event of the Integrating Trees Network.