Silvopasture systems are deliberately designed and managed to produce a high-value timber product (such as saw timber) in the long term while providing short-term annual economic benefit from a livestock component through the management of forage or an annual crop component.
While providing economic benefits, well-managed silvopasture systems can also:
- Improve overall economic performance of a farm enterprise through diversification
- Maintain or increase tree growth
- Improve cool-season grass production
- Allow warm-season grass production with careful canopy management
- Provide shade for livestock
- Produce pine straw for landscaping and mulch
- Aid in erosion control
- Increase wildlife populations
- Improve water quality
- Increase opportunities for recreation
- Enhance aesthetics and property values
- Provide wildlife habitat for turkey and quail
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