Agroforestry and Trees on Small Farms – 9 Sept 2025

We will consider the theory and practice of agroforestry systems on small farms and market gardens. By studying the agroforestry developed on Blackhaugh Community Farm and looking at systems developed on other small farms in the UK and beyond, this course will equip you to develop your own agroforestry system.

Course contents

The benefits of agroforestry
Agroforestry theory, review of options and application
Examples from around the UK
Agroforestry in the real world – Blackhaugh Community Farm
What we did and why
Designing a system
Tree species choice
Tree planting methods and protection
Costs and funding