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Tree Species Guide for UK Agroforestry Systems

This tree species guide, developed in partnership with the University of Reading following a rapid review of literature, databases, and stakeholder consultation, provides a user-friendly overview of the physical characteristics, environmental tolerances, silvicultural traits, and ecosystem services and disservices of 33 tree and shrub species suitable for UK agroforestry systems.

Overview

This tree species guide provides an overview of the physical characteristics, environmental tolerances, silvicultural characteristics, and ecosystem services and disservices for a selection of 33 species of trees and shrubs that could be planted in UK agroforestry systems.

This guide has been produced in partnership with the University of Reading, following a rapid review of existing literature and databases, together with consultation with a stakeholder group.

The guide has been re-designed in a user-friendly format.