New agroforestry forum in Saxony
04.12.2024
On an autumnal Friday, the small district of Sieglitz in Lommatzscher Pflege was buzzing with activity. The newly founded DeFAF Saxony regional group had invited people to its first meeting - and more than 20 interested people from the city and countryside responded to the call to discuss agroforestry in depth.
“Which system is suitable for my land? What are the costs? Where can I find support for implementation? Who can I cooperate with? And how can I apply for funding?”
These and many other questions were the focus of the meeting. The participants brought very different perspectives with them: Some already had concrete ideas on how they could integrate agroforestry systems on their land. Others found out about the leasing regulations that apply when timber is planted on arable land. There were also curious visitors who simply wanted to find out more about agroforestry as one of the key strategies for the transformation of agriculture.
The autumnal atmosphere and the gently rolling hills of the Lommatzscher Pflege region provided the perfect setting for exchange and networking. While aromatic fruit juice from the region, freshly brewed coffee and home-baked cakes provided for the physical well-being, lively discussions, new ideas and initial approaches for cooperation arose.
The DeFAF Saxony regional group would like to continue to promote dialog in the future and is planning regular formats such as online get-togethers, field days and specialist workshops. Are you interested in becoming part of this community?
Then please get in touch at sachsen@defaf.de