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Benefits from integrating trees into agriculture (Atmospheric Carbon…
Benefits from integrating trees into agriculture
Atmospheric Carbon sequestration
In standing biomass
In soil
In harvested timber products
Reducing topsoil erosion
By wind
Through forming windbreaks and shelterbelts
By water
Through intercepting rainfall and binding soil
Increasing biodiversity
By adding tree crops to field (agricultural or horticultural) crops, and/or livestock
Creating habitat and food for wildlife, including pollinators, beneficial predators, etc
and so reduction in use of artificial pesticides
Increased beneficial interactions between species, decreased reliance on artificial fertilisers
Adaptation to extreme weather
Protection of field crops and livestock from extreme temperature, precipitation and wind damage
Reduced flood impacts on farm and downstream
Flood Control
Increased interception of precipitation
Increased infiltration and storage, reduced runoff, increased lag times
Animal welfare
Shade/shelter from extreme weather conditions
Self medication through forage/ browsing
Reduced dependence on antibiotics, etc
More effective landuse
Land Equivalent Ratio (LER)
Greater quantity and variety of crops from the same land parcel
Diversifying into additional (tree) crops and products
Productivity gains
Increased grazing and cropping seasons due to microclimate effects
Sourcing more fuel and feed on-farm