Exploring Silvopasture Adoption in the Pacific Northwest

Agroforestry Practice

Exploring silvopasture potention to improve soil health in Eastern Washington

Summary

Silvopasture, which is a land use practice that deliberately integrates livestock, trees, and forage, is currently practiced by nonindustrial private forest landowners in Washington state and has been noted in the literature for its ability to reduce wildfire severity in Europe. However, research investigating the use of silvopasture for fuels reduction in the United States is limited. The objectives of this study are to investigate whether silvopasture could be an effective management tool to reduce fuel loads, maintain understory plant diversity, and improve soil health in Eastern Washington.

Exploring silvopasture potention to improve soil health in Eastern Washington

Summary

Silvopasture, which is a land use practice that deliberately integrates livestock, trees, and forage, is currently practiced by nonindustrial private forest landowners in Washington state and has been noted in the literature for its ability to reduce wildfire severity in Europe. However, research investigating the use of silvopasture for fuels reduction in the United States is limited. The objectives of this study are to investigate whether silvopasture could be an effective management tool to reduce fuel loads, maintain understory plant diversity, and improve soil health in Eastern Washington.

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Website by Emma Joy

Agroforestry Northwest uses agroforestry practices to build resilient, abundant, and inclusive connections to Pacific Northwest lands.

Website by Emma Joy