Agroforestry
Biomass Plants
Explore these treesChoose a tree by its job and your own site conditions. These new species pages explain the first steps, limits…
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Fruit, nut and fodder trees, agroforestry
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Castor Oil Plant
castor oil plant castor oil plant type:: Plant scientific name:: Ricinus communis family:: Euphorbiaceae common names:: Castor oil plant, castor bean plant,…
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Faidherbia albida: the ana tree in a productive landscape
The ana tree, Faidherbia albida, can contribute shade, fodder and habitat to a large landscape.
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Albizia trees: choose the species, not just the name
Albizia is a group of trees, not a single interchangeable source of shade, biomass or fodder. A useful planting decision begins with the scientific name, available space…
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Orchard layout: balance sunlight, wind, water and access
Orchard layout is a long-term decision. Row direction matters, but it must be considered alongside slope, adult tree size, irrigation and the space needed to harvest, pru…
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Pigeon peas: trial food and biomass in a warm garden
Pigeon pea, Cajanus cajan, is a shrubby legume grown for food and other farm uses. It may fill a useful role in a warm, adequately watered garden, but its mature size, se…
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Tree planting: check biodiversity before counting trees
Planting more trees is not automatically the same as restoring an ecosystem. Species, location, survival and the existing habitat matter. A useful planting plan asks what…
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Biomass between fruit trees: test the benefit and competition
Plants between fruit trees can provide mulch, cover and useful harvests. They also use water, light and labour. A small comparison helps you find a useful support plantin…
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A fruit-tree guild that fits the water budget
A fruit-tree guild is a planned group of plants around a central tree. The aim is to combine useful functions, such as food, ground cover and habitat. In an arid garden,…
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Make an agroecology farm visit useful
A farm visit becomes more useful when you arrive with questions and leave with a realistic next step. Look beyond the most attractive plot to the water, labour, timing an…
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Trees, rainfall and the water cycle: choose restoration that fits
Trees influence water through their roots, leaves, shade and place in the wider landscape. These connections help explain both the value of restoring appropriate vegetati…
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Kalahari apple-leaf: plan for a lasting native tree
Kalahari apple-leaf belongs in the conversation about native shade and agroforestry. Give it space and patience; do not treat it as a guaranteed fast mulch factory.
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Bauhinia petersiana: identify it, then choose its role
This flowering shrub or small tree appears in the original agroforestry list. Use its botanical name, check the local form and trial it before making promises about bioma…
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