This book features three peer-reviewed reviews on silvopastoral systems.
The first chapter begins with providing a detailed definition of silvopasture, before moving onto reviewing the different types of silvopastoral systems, from parklands and hedgerows to riparian buffers and shelterbelts. The chapter considers the role of silvopasture in delivering key ecosystem services such as improvements to soil health and water and air quality. A section on the factors governing uptake of silvopasture is also included.
The second chapter discusses the integration of livestock (or forage) production with tree crops, particularly fruit trees and vines. After reviewing the current extent of fruit tree-based agroforestry systems, the chapter highlights the opportunities this integration offers in increasing overall land productivity, whilst minimising competition between forage and food production. The chapter concludes by discussing the many challenges this integration entails and how these challenges can be effectively addressed.
The final chapter provides a brief overview of silvopastoral systems from around the world and highlights the importance of trees for livestock production. The chapter also considers best practices for designing and managing silvopastures to deliver key ecosystem services, focussing on their valued contribution to carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation.
Chapter 1 - Types of silvopastoral system: an overview: Jim McAdam,
Queens University Belfast and Irish Agroforestry Forum, Ireland;
1 Definition of silvopastoral systems
2 Types of silvopastoral system
3 Ecosystem services delivered by agroforestry systems
4 The role of silvopasture in delivering ecosystem services
5 Factors governing uptake of silvopasture
6 Conclusion and future trends
7 References
Chapter taken from: Mosquera-Losada, M. R., Ladislau, M., Pantera, A. and
Chatrchyan, A. (eds.), Advances in temperate agroforestry, Burleigh Dodds
Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2025, (ISBN 978 1 80146 719 3)
Chapter 2 - Integrating tree crops and livestock in silvopastoral systems:
Adolfo Rosati, Research Centre for Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops Council
for Agricultural Research and Economics (CREA), Italy; Mariano Pauselli,
University of Perugia, Italy; and Alberto Mantino, University of Pisa, Italy;
1 Introduction
2 Trends in orchard management
3 Growing forage crops in orchards
4 Forage production in fruit orchards: benefits and potential
5 Integrating livestock into tree orchards: benefits and potential
6 Challenges to livestockorchard integration: competition for water,
nutrients, and light
7 Challenges to livestockorchard integration: damage and contamination risks
8 Challenges to livestockorchard integration: management and policy issues
9 Future research needs
10 Conclusion
11 Where to look for further information
12 References
Chapter taken from: Mosquera-Losada, M. R., Ladislau, M., Pantera, A. and
Chatrchyan, A. (eds.), Advances in temperate agroforestry, Burleigh Dodds
Science Publishing, Cambridge, UK, 2025, (ISBN 978 1 80146 719 3)
Chapter 3 - Agroforestry practices: silvopastoralism: Gerardo Moreno and
Victor Rolo, INDEHESA, Institute for Silvopastoralism Research, University of
Extremadura, Spain;
1 Introduction
2 Silvopastoral systems (SPs)
3 Importance of trees for livestock production
4 Trees for biodiversity and ecosystem services
5 Designing and managing silvopastures
6 Summary
7 Future trends in research
8 Where to look for further information
9 References
Chapter taken from: Mosquera-Losada, M. R. and Prabhu, R. (eds.),
Agroforestry for sustainable agriculture, Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing,
Cambridge, UK, 2019, (ISBN 978 1 78676 220 7)
