Research projects
Research projects
The agroforestry systems at the Gladbacherhof have been subject to scientific monitoring since the beginning. They offer a great potential to investigate ecological and economic performance in the temperate climate zone in a practice-oriented approach. The foundations for the work were laid in 2020 with the Agroforestry Systems Hesse I project. The three agroforestry systems GH1-GH3 were established and a research infrastructure was created. The follow-up project Agroforestry Systems Hesse II will expand this further.
The agroforestry systems are enjoying lively interest in practice and research. A number of research projects have been using this infrastructure since 2024. Numerous practitioners and interested parties visit the various systems every year to learn about the latest developments and experiences.
Agroforestry Systems Hesse I
Piloting a cultivation system for the further development of organic farming
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Further development of agroforestry research and practice at the Gladbacherhof
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FORMULA
The DFG research group at JLU Giessen and the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) will begin its research at Gladbacherhof in October 2024, focusing on the benefits of agroforestry systems for ecosystems and people. Effects of agroforestry systems on biodiversity, water management, soil health, and pollination services, among other aspects, will be investigated over the next four years.
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AFaktive
The research project AFaktive - Agroforestry as a Key to Improving Water Management and Adaptation to Extreme Weather Events is conducting studies on water management in GH3.
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agroforst-monitoring
The agroforestry monitoring team has established a local group of citizen scientists at Gladbacherhof. This group investigates the effects of the tree strips on flora, fauna, soil, and water management in GH3. Interested individuals can contact the team at any time and participate in the research.
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MODEMA
The Gladbacherhof agroforestry systems are part of the agroforestry model and demonstration project - MODEMA. This collaborative project establishes agroforestry model regions across Germany and provides scientific support for the agroforestry systems, focusing on topics such as yield and quality parameters, economics, soil, and trees.
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Bäume auf den Acker
The Gladbacherhof agroforestry systems are part of the nationwide agroforestry demonstration network "Bäume auf den Acker".
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