Evaluating the Relationship Between Timber and Forage Yields in a Loblolly Pine-Switchgrass Silvopastoral System
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2020-04-22
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Palmroth, Sari
Bachman, Joseph
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Abstract
As forest and agricultural landowners look to increase revenue streams and diversify
risk, agroforestry systems could be viable land use options. Silvopasture is an agroforestry
system that integrates the production of timber and livestock. Silvopasture is practiced
globally and has great potential in the US South. Implementation of silvopastoral
systems can vary, depending on landowner objectives. This investigation focuses on
the relationship between timber (loblolly) and forage (switchgrass) yields for a non-industrial
private landowner in Robeson County, NC. Managing for both silvopasture products presents
establishment challenges and a nuanced understanding of how tree growth will affect
forage yields over time. With careful planning, it appears that a silvopastoral system
can be designed in which landowners can meet their objectives and balance yields from
both products. In addition, the achievement of financial diversification through integration
of both systems might be possible.
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Carroll, Colin (2020). Evaluating the Relationship Between Timber and Forage Yields in a Loblolly Pine-Switchgrass
Silvopastoral System. Master's project, Duke University. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10161/20474.Collections
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