National Association of RC&D Councils
National Association
of
RC&D Councils, Inc.
444 N Capitol St. NW
Suite 345
Washington, DC 20001
202 434 - 4780
Fax 202 434 -4783
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AGROFORESTRY
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By working together on local RC&D Councils,
communities, all levels of government, and grass-roots
organizations develop opportunities that sustain and
improve our communities, local economies, and natural
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National Association of RC&D Councils Report:
RC&D Survey of Agroforestry Practices
Alley Cropping is the growing
of an annual or perennial crop between rows of high value trees. The
agricultural crop generates annual income while the longer-term tree crop
matures. Examples include growing soybeans between rows of black walnut
trees or hay between rows of fast growing pine or poplar. |
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Forest Farming is the
cultivation of high-value specialty crops under a forest canopy that has
been modified to provide the correct shad and microenvironment for the
crop. These special crops usually fall into three categories: medicinal,
culinary, or ornamental. |
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Riparian Forest Buffers are
natural or planted streamside woodlands comprised of trees, shrubs, and
grasses. They are designed to buffer non-point source pollution, such as
excess nutrient and pesticide runoff, generated from adjacent land use.
Riparian forest buffers also reduce stream bank erosion, enhance aquatic
environments, augment wildlife habitat, and provide aesthetic value. |
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Silvopasture systems combine
the growing of timber with forage and livestock production. The trees
provide longer-term return, while livestock grazing of the understory
generates an annual income. This combination of trees and forage often
reduces stress on livestock and provides a high level of forage production. |
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Special Applications address
the many opportunities for utilizing trees and shrubs for specific
agricultural or rural community concerns. These special applications
include the disposal of community waste water or farm animal waste in
poplar or pine wood fiber plantations, visual screening, noise abatement,
and odor control. |
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Windbreaks are planted to
prevent soil erosion and to protect crops, livestock, buildings, work
areas, roads, or communities from wind or snow. Living snowfences
primarily protect roads but can also harvest snow to replenish soil
moisture or fill ponds and reservoirs. There are four basic types of
windbreaks: field, livestock, farmstead/community, and living snowfences. |
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