A G R I C U L T U R A P A R A O F U T U R E. P l a n t f o r t h e P l a n e t A c c o r p r o g r a m i n P o r t u g a l

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1 A G R I C U L T U R A P A R A O F U T U R E P l a n t f o r t h e P l a n e t A c c o r p r o g r a m i n P o r t u g a l

2 A G R I C U LT U R A PA R A O F U T U R E, P O R T U G A L K E Y I N F O R M A T I O N P R O J E C T A C T I V I T I E S I N M O N I T O R I N G T H E I M P A C T S 2

3 S U M M A R Y D e v e l o p c o m p e t i t i v e f a r m i n g e c o s y s t e m s TYPE Agroforestry / silvopastoralism LOCAL PARTNER Associação de Defesa do Património de Mértola (ADPM) BENEFICIARIES Conventional farmers interested in innovative sustainable agricultural practices and young organic farmers MAIN THEMES -Enhance the local economy by developing high-value agroforestry and silvopastoralism systems, with a focus on young farmers in organic production -Support the functional biodiversity and conserve diversity in farms -Protect water resources in a region with high levels of desertification MAIN SOCIO-ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OBJECTIVES Plantation of 5,000 trees in

4 L O C A T I O N Baixo Alentejo p r o v i n c e, P o r t u g a l Located in Alentejo region, the least populated region in Portugal Unique landscape, characterized by traditional rural communities and vast open spaces Very warm and dry climate: Alentejo is one of the hottest places in Europe Local economy mainly based on agriculture, livestock and forestry (wheat, cork, olive oil, wine, cheeses, and hams) B a i x o A l e n t e j o 4 4

5 C O N T E X T R i c h l o c a l e c o s y s t e m s b u t h o s t i l e a g r i c u l t u r a l c o n d i t i o n s TRADITIONAL AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS Agroforestry / silvopastoralism systems traditionally used since 300 years to grow cork: cork-oaks are mixed with livestock or vines, citrus or olive trees. Development of a uniquely rich and varied ecosystem. EXTREME WEATHER Dried summer and limited rainfall. Adverse climatic conditions expected to accentuate with climate change scenarios. REDUCED BUSINESS TERRITORIAL DYNAMICS Economy based in primary activities with low transformation technologies and low investment capacities. High unemployment and long history of migration process to cities and other countries. 5 5

6 O B J E C T I V E S D e v e l o p c o m p e t i t i v e f a r m i n g e c o s y s t e m s L O C A L E C O N O M Y E N H A N C I N G Integrate trees thoughtfully in and around farms, hence improving productivity and delivering real business benefit Support the setting-up of young farmers in organic production Provide additional sources of income from fruits, oak and timber. Attract a functional biodiversity for agricultural production: crop pollination, pest control, soil quality B I O D I V E R S I T Y S U P P O R T & C O N S E R V A T I O N Provide shade and shelter for livestock Support the conservation of diversity within farms Benefit the wider ecosystem by providing wildlife habitat W A T E R C O N S E R V A T I O N Protect water resources in a region with high levels of desertification Improve water efficiency in crops and increase resilience against drought 6 6

7 L O C A L P A R T N E R ADPM Associação de Defesa do Património de Mértola Portuguese NGO created in 1980 to take part in the sustainable development of Mertola (Alentejo). Actions to support farmers willing to strengthen the sustainability of their farms (organic farming, integrated production, permanent crops, extensive grazing ) Since 2008, specific program to support young farmers interested in organic production. ADPM S PLANTATION PROJECT OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN MONTE DO VENTO 7 7

8 A G R I C U LT U R A PA R A O F U T U R E, P O R T U G A L K E Y I N F O R M A T I O N P R O J E C T A C T I V I T I E S I N M O N I T O R I N G T H E I M P A C T S 8

9 P R O J E C T D E S I G N E l a b o r a t i o n o f 2 p l a n t a t i o n m o d e l s f o r f a r m e r s M O D E L 2 : P L A N T A T I O N S A R O U N D F A R M S M O D E L 1 : I N T E R C R O P P I N G PICTURE: AGROOF 9 9

10 P R O J E C T D E S I G N M o d e l 1 : I n t e r c r o p p i n g Combination of trees with agricultural and/or livestock activities in the same parcel COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME OBJECTIVES Enhance the direct environmental services provided by trees: soil enrichment, reduction of soil erosion, regulation of micro-climate, pollination, integrated pest control Romãzeira Punica granatum L. Alfarrobeira Ceratonia siliqua Medronheiro Arbutus unedo Oliveira Olea europaea PLANTATIONS IN trees to be planted in 2015 with 6-8 farmers on 18 hectares Amendoeira Azinheira Prunus amygdalus Quercus ilex DENSITY Approx. 140 trees / ha Sobreiro Quercus suber SELECTED TREE SPECIES Selection of species based on appropriate combination with culture & pasture, economic value for farmers (additional revenues distributed over time), farmer s interest; 10 10

11 P R O J E C T D E S I G N M o d e l 2 : P l a n t a t i o n s a r o u n d f a r m s Plantation of trees around agricultural plots COMMON NAME Rosmaninho SCIENTIFIC NAME Lavandula stoechas OBJECTIVES Preserve biodiversity and water ressources: hedges, riparian vegetation, ecological corridors, hotspots, dams perimeter Apiarian vegetation Alecrim Laranjeira Lentisco Murta Freixo Loendro Tamujo Rosmarinus officinalis Citrus sinensis Phillyrea angustifolia Myrtus communis Fraxinus angustifolia Nerium oleander Fluggea tinctoria PLANTATIONS IN 2015 Riberian vegetation Salgueiro-branco Tamargueira Sambucus nigra Tamarix spp trees to be planted in 2015 with 10 farmers Choupos-negro Choupo-branco Populus nigra Populus alba Salgueiros Salix salvifolia PLANTING DISTANCE Pereira Brava Aroeira Pyrus bourgaeana Pistacia lentiscus In lines of 0.5 m Ecological corridors Zambujeiro Medronheiro Pilriteiro Urze Olea europaea sylvestris Arbutus unedo Crataegus monogyna Erica Australis Catapereiro Pyrus bourgaeana Carrasco Quercus coccifera Murta Myrtus communis SELECTED TREE AND PLANT SPECIES Selection of species based on appropriate micro-climatic conditions and their value for biodiversity and water proservation 11 11

12 P R O J E C T A C T I V I T I E S Planning APRIL-MAY 2015 Identification of (+/-) 10 participating farmers Mapping of the parcels JUNE JULY 2015 Signature of contracts with participating farmers Design of the planted parcels: species, models JULY SEPTEMBER 2015 Order of trees in local tree nurseries Training of participating farmers SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER 2015 Land preparation Plantation of (+/-) 3,000 trees Mulching Installation of protections and supports for trees DECEMBER 2015 Monitoring 12 12

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14 M O N I T O R I N G T H E I M P A C T S Expected b e n e f i t s INTENSIVE SINGLE-CROP FARMING SUSAINAIBLE AGROFORESTRY Intensive agriculture requires constant and large inputs of fertilisers, water, seeds, etc. to compensate for losses at all levels. Together with trees, multifunctional agroforestry systems inpired from natural ecosystems allow a progressive self enrichment of the system, constantly raising resiliency and autonomy. It is well adapted to small areas and local farmers. 14

15 D E L I V E R A B L E S W h a t d o y o u g e t a f t e r p l a n t i n g t h e t r e e s? Tree planting certificate Specific extracts from the planting registry with information on the participating farmers, their parcel, tree species, GIS records Google Earth file with geolocalization of the specific planted parcels Annual monitoring reports on the plantations Pictures, free to use for communication Interviews with participating farmers in the program Educative materials (posters, folders, training kits,.) at your disposal for events / team communication Free access to visit the plantations at any time, with your team, clients, journalists, press trips, team building planting, etc

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