Agroforestry with fast growing trees, from landscaping and arboriculture to agroforestry

AIM OF THE MODULE

Define fast growing trees
Define main types of their stands (cultures) ØDefine coppiced tree belts agroforesty (AFS-CTB)
Explain main principles and agronomy
Present economic aspects
Briefly review situation of ASF – CTB in EU

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A test of the module 9 - Agroforestry with fast growing trees from landscaping and arboriculture to agroforestry

1. Give examples of fast-growing trees?

a. Poplar (Populus), willow (Salix)

b. Spruce (Picea), Pine (Pinus)

c. Apple (Malus), Pear (Pyrus)

2 What are types of plantations of fast-growing trees?

a. Palm oil plantations

b. Fruit orchards and plantations

c. Arboricultures/silvicultures, short rotation coppice

3. Name products, which can be produced form fast-growing trees (in agroforestry systems)?

a. Roundwood, firewood, woodchips

b. Latex (natural rubber)

c. Resins

4. Which ecosystem services cannot be provided by AFS with fast-growing trees?

a. Soil erosion control and biodiversity improvement

b. Carbon sequestration and climate regulation

c. Wind energy

5. What are main characteristics of coppiced trees belts AFS?

a. Trees in lines (alleys) with density about 100 pc/ha

b. Trees in multiple rows harvested (coppices) every 2-10 years

c. Trees harvested only once in lifetime (usually 10-50 years)

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The average score is 87%

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