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Unit 1: An Introduction to Forest Farming.

Objectives: This unit will provide an overview of the practice of forest farming. By the end of the unit you will:
  • Be familiar with the idea of forest farming and its potential benefits
  • Be familiar with a variety of practices that may comprise a forest farming enterprise


Watch the Introductory Videos (requires RealPlayer):

Required reading:

Forest Farming Practices (From North American Agroforestry: An Integrated Science and Practice. Hill and Buck)

What is Forest Farming? (Powerpoint presentation)

Links:

Forest Farming: An Agroforestry Practice - Agroforestry Notes #7. Published by USDA National Agroforestry Center

Agroforestry and Forest Farming Cornell University, Department of Natural Resources

Self Assement:

These 2 self assement tools can be used to gauge your knowledge and understanding of the introductory materials presented in this unit. These assement tools are meant to provide you with feedback. No data is recorded.

7 questions

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