{"product_id":"instant-insights-various-authors-9781835452707","title":"Instant Insights: Silvopastoral Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book features three peer-reviewed reviews on silvopastoral systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first chapter begins with providing a detailed definition of silvopasture, before moving onto reviewing the different types of silvopastoral systems, from parklands and hedgerows to riparian buffers and shelterbelts. The chapter considers the role of silvopasture in delivering key ecosystem services such as improvements to soil health and water and air quality. A section on the factors governing uptake of silvopasture is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second chapter discusses the integration of livestock (or forage) production with tree crops, particularly fruit trees and vines. After reviewing the current extent of fruit tree-based agroforestry systems, the chapter highlights the opportunities this integration offers in increasing overall land productivity, whilst minimising competition between forage and food production. The chapter concludes by discussing the many challenges this integration entails and how these challenges can be effectively addressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe final chapter provides a brief overview of silvopastoral systems from around the world and highlights the importance of trees for livestock production. The chapter also considers best practices for designing and managing silvopastures to deliver key ecosystem services, focussing on their valued contribution to carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Various Authors,Jim McAdam,Adolfo Rosati\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1835452701\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781835452707\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Various Authors","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48659692683519,"sku":"9781835452707","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/instant-insights-various-authors-9781835452707","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}