Agroforestry

About this programme

Knowledge equivalent to at least 30 credits in any of the educational areas social sciences and/or natural sciences, and English B or equivalent. Finalized by: Programnämnden för utbildning inom landskap och trädgård (PN - LT), 2021-03-04 Valid from : Autumn semester 2021 (2021-08-30) The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest. Knowledge equivalent to at least 30 credits in any of the educational areas social sciences and/or natural sciences, and English B or equivalent. The course gives an overview of different types of agroforestry systems, with the aim to develop the students’ understanding of the interactions between organisms and processes in cropping systems combining agricultural crops (including grazed crops) with woody perennials. The course combines teacher led and student led activities, such as lectures, literature studies, case studies, project work, group presentations, study visits and field exercises. The course connects to the surrounding society through invited speakers and study visits. The teaching is linked to national and international research, through lectures and literature studies. The course conveys knowledge about different types of agroforestry systems, for example alley cropping, silvopastoral systems and permaculture. The course presents examples of how agroforestry systems have been developed and applied under varying conditions (climate, landscape, farming intensity etc.), and how management interacts with biological proces