Agroforestry in Overijssel: risks, benefits, and implementation strategies

Agroforestry in Overijssel offers multifunctional benefits for climate adaptation, biodiversity, and sustainable agriculture, with risks including hydrological impacts, allergens, and resource competition. Strategic design using native species and buffer zones mitigates these issues. Systems like silvopasture, functional shelterbelts, and food forests are suited to local soils and climate. The Houtwal 2.0 project explores multifunctional hedgerows for carbon sequestration and biobased economies.