How can agroforestry contribute towards biodiversity conservation?
Channel: OrgResCen
Date: 2021-10-29

This workshop, hosted by the Organic Research Centre online on October 20th, set out to explore how agroforestry can contribute towards the conservation and restoration of biodiversity, and the policy options that can support the realisation of these benefits.

How can agroforestry contribute to the achievement of future targets and what policy environment can support it? We explore this question with a panel representing the latest research, on-farm experience, and policy developments, followed by an open discussion where all attendees could input on issues and shape the development of a policy guide on the subject.

This event was organised as part of the Farming the Future programme.


Speakers:

0:00 Chair: Colin Tosh (ORC) Welcome and introduction.

14:00 Tom Staton – Researcher at the University of Reading Biodiversity and agroforestry: Pests, natural enemies and pollinators.

31:45 Carolyn Richards -Devon-based farmer. Agroforestry and Biodiversity. Carolyn reflects on her experiences of developing silvopasture with a view to better managing her herd and enhancing biodiversity.

52:45 Helen Chesshire – Senior Farming Advisor for the Woodland Trust. How can UK policy help agroforestry achieve biodiversity goals?

1hr:15 Break.

1hr:26 Discussion