Albacete hosts free demonstration workshop on integrated agroforestry systems and carbon credits
Description
Integrating crops, livestock, and trees in the same productive space is one of the strategies with the greatest potential to improve the sustainability and climate resilience of agriculture. With this focus, the second edition of the free demonstration workshop “Development of Integrated Agroforestry Systems: Carbon Credits” will be held in Albacete next Tuesday, March 17th. This in-person activity aims to show how agroforestry can optimize land use, improve biodiversity, and increase carbon sequestration .
The workshop is part of a knowledge transfer project promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) and will have a strong practical focus. Throughout the day, the fundamentals of agroforestry systems, their environmental and productive benefits, and a design and management demonstration will be conducted to facilitate the adoption of these solutions in real-world contexts.
Workshop Contents
The program will cover, among other aspects:
- Introduction to agroforestry systems and their benefits for soil , biodiversity and carbon sequestration .
- Practical demonstration of the design and management of agroforestry systems in an agricultural environment.
- Analysis of positive impacts on biodiversity , water and nutrient retention in the soil.
- Long-term benefits for climate resilience and agricultural sustainability.
- Question and answer session focused on local implementation.