Agroforestry Projects with Natuur en Milieu Support

Agroforestry integrates trees with crops or livestock to boost biodiversity, resilience, and farm income. Supported by Natuur en Milieu federaties, pilot projects across the Netherlands—such as Het Binnenveld (1.3 ha, Rhenen, 2024) and Zorgboerderij Polderpracht (0.5 ha, 2025)—demonstrate small-scale, animal-friendly transitions. Design focuses on grid planting, tree spacing, white clover for soil health, and GPS-guided row alignment. Species selection uses tools like 'De juiste Boom op de juiste Plek', prioritising soil and groundwater suitability. Productive trees require planning for distribution and diversification, balancing ecological and economic goals. Examples include food forests in Leusden and Hensbroek, with projects by Anna Kuiper (2 ha, 2023–2024) and the Herder family (0.8 ha, 2024). Practices include mulching, drip irrigation, and sheep grazing. Management phases cover initial care, pruning, and harvesting. Collaboration with local authorities and restaurants supports market access. Planting occurs November–March. Projects highlight carbon sequestration and long-term sustainability.