silviculture and agroforestry course
This course equips you with expertise in silviculture and agroforestry tailored for humid subtropical farms in Zambia. You'll select the best tree species, protect soil and water resources, zone your 50-hectare farm wisely, and develop economic strategies to increase yields, spread income risks, and create tough, climate-smart farming operations that thrive long-term.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills in silviculture and agroforestry to create thriving tree systems, pick ideal species for humid subtropical areas, and map out 50-hectare farms. Master operations like planting and pruning, safeguard soil and water against erosion, manage runoff effectively, and craft solid budgets with step-by-step plans and varied income sources for lasting farm success and resilience.
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Develop skills
- Design effective agroforestry setups including multistrata, alley cropping, and silvopasture systems.
- Plan key silvicultural tasks from site preparation and planting to pruning and sustainable harvesting.
- Implement soil and water conservation using contour planting, buffer zones, runoff controls, and mulching.
- Develop comprehensive farm financial plans covering labour costs, phased development, and income diversification.
- Produce detailed zoning maps for 50-hectare farms allocating areas for crops, trees, riparian buffers, and wildlife corridors.
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