Silvopasture : a guide to managing grazing animals, forage crops, and trees in a temperate farm ecosystem /
Gabriel, Steve, 1982-
Silvopasture : a guide to managing grazing animals, forage crops, and trees in a temperate farm ecosystem / Steve Gabriel ; foreword by Eric Toensmeier. - xvii, 294 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (some color) ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What is silvopasture? -- Perspectives from ecology and history -- Taking care of animals -- Converting woods to silvopasture -- Bringing trees into pasture -- Putting it all together.
In this how-to guide, ecologist and forest farmer Steve Gabriel explores the philosophy and techniques behind silvopasture - the integration of trees, animals, and forages in a whole-system approach that creates a number of benefits for livestock, farmers, and the environment. This system not only provides a sustainable farm income, but also holds the key to restoring land, building soil carbon, and creating climate resilience.--COVER.
9781603587310 1603587314
2018000802
018981360 Uk
Silvopastoral systems.
Sustainable agriculture.
S494.5.S95 / G33 2018
S494.5.S95 / G33 2018
Silvopasture : a guide to managing grazing animals, forage crops, and trees in a temperate farm ecosystem / Steve Gabriel ; foreword by Eric Toensmeier. - xvii, 294 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (some color) ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What is silvopasture? -- Perspectives from ecology and history -- Taking care of animals -- Converting woods to silvopasture -- Bringing trees into pasture -- Putting it all together.
In this how-to guide, ecologist and forest farmer Steve Gabriel explores the philosophy and techniques behind silvopasture - the integration of trees, animals, and forages in a whole-system approach that creates a number of benefits for livestock, farmers, and the environment. This system not only provides a sustainable farm income, but also holds the key to restoring land, building soil carbon, and creating climate resilience.--COVER.
9781603587310 1603587314
2018000802
018981360 Uk
Silvopastoral systems.
Sustainable agriculture.
S494.5.S95 / G33 2018
S494.5.S95 / G33 2018