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Multiple benefits of integrating trees into farming systems. John Tucker, Director Woodland Creation, Woodland Trust. Climate change. River Derwent, 2009. Trees can:. Reduce surface water run off, soil erosion and flow into streams - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Multiple benefits of integrating trees into farming systems.
John Tucker, Director Woodland Creation, Woodland Trust.
Climate change
River Derwent, 2009
Trees can:•Reduce surface water run off, soil erosion and flow into streams• Act as a “green leaky dam”, slowing water speeds and thereby reducing peak flows and helping mitigate against flooding.•Reduce manure and fertiliser run off thereby improving water quality . This can be particularly important in Nitrogen Vulnerable Zones (NVZ).
Pontbren: infiltration rates improved by 90% within 2 years of planting.
Shelter belts
Marketing and biosecurity
Shade
Fuel wood
River bank stabilisation
Woodland as food source
Novel crops?
Agro-forestry
“ I am confident that farm woodland creation is about to enjoy a bit of a renaissance, with improved incentives and an increased awareness amongst farmers of the opportunities that exist”.
Jim McLaren, President, NFU Scotland.