Linking sustainable practices throughout Europe
AFAF (French Agroforestry Association)
Rural topic(s): Agroecology and agroforestry
City: AUCH
Country: France
Web site: http://www.agroforesterie.fr
Since 2010, the French Association for agroforestry has been working on the development of agroforestry in France, on the agricultural, political and consumer levels. The association is a platform for exchange and partnership between farmers, foresters, researchers, decision-makers, local authorithies, administrations …
It works to give trees their place within agricultural systems on the national and international level.
This work is done through:
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communication, support and advice
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monitoring and advocacy for a better consideration of the tree in political and regulatory patterns
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participation in research projects
Scale of intervention : National, European
Keywords: agroforestry, agroecology, sustainable agriculture, water management, improving soil quality, ecosystem friendly methods, hedges
Places: France
Actors: association, farmer, hunters, forest owner, researcher/academic, elected representative, public administration, multi-stakeholders
Methods: recommendation, support to project, advocacy, raising awareness, participation research
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