Trees and livestock : a productive co-existence

Authors

Richard Moore

Keywords

Agroforestry systems, Crop yield, Production possibilities, Sheep, Grazing, Western Australia

Disciplines

Forest Management | Natural Resources and Conservation | Other Animal Sciences | Soil Science

First Page Number

119

Last Page Number

123

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

Trees, as part of farming can help to combat land degradation problems and produce a good economic return from timber at the same time. For example, there is now clear evidence that planting trees can help combat salinity by lowering water-table levels. Trees can also substantially improve overall farm productivity by providing shelter for pastures and livestock. The challenge is to find practical and economical methods of integrating trees and farming. A combination of widely-spaced trees and livestock is one promising method. This article describes the benefits of this type of agroforestry to farmers, suitable locations and how to practice such a combination

Recommended Citation

Moore, Richard (1991) "Trees and livestock : a productive co-existence," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 32: No. 4, Article 2.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol32/iss4/2