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Existing trees and canopies: Explore your site and check on existin trees and their characteristics. Which trees grow good on slopes, which do well in drier areas whith low watter supply, which build high canopies and which procode a lot of mulching material?

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Land Ownership: Land ownership affects the feasibility of agroforestry designs and the motivation for adopting an agroforestry system. Farmers are more likely to invest in the planting and management of fruit trees and lumber trees, and to plan a succession of annual and perennial understorey crops, if their tenure to the land is secure.

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Size of available plots and land: The size of plots available for agroforestry can vary significantly, from less than one hectare to many hectares. Some agroforestry systems may not be practical (or economically feasible) below a certain size , so tha you might have to collaborate with others.

PLEASE CONSIDER: In Naturland standards, the clearing and destruction of primary forest is prohibited! Areas with high conservation values are subject to particular protection regulations. The use of other natural ecosystems is only accepted if existing high conservation values are maintained.

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Local knowledge and good practices: In many areas, agroforestry has been a traditional land use for a long time. Surveys of local knowledge and practices, including the agroforestry species (both native and exotic) used in an area, are highly recommended and will help decision-making on the adoption of agroforestry.

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Identify existing flora and fauna:

If you investigate thouroughly, you will already get a lot of information about native species of trees, hedges, and ground cover plants suitable for the environment and conditions of the site.

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Identify wind and water erosion areas: consider where to plant windbreaker trees or where to implement other erosion measures.

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Land characteristics: Topography - in terms of access, slope, and future land-use - but also soil fertility and drainage, water resources, climate and other environmental conditions have to be considered.

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The needs and priorities of farmers: The suitability for a particular site depends on the needs of the family or community and the potential benefits of the system. Identifying what is most appropriate for their needs and resources is crucial.

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The availability of resources and capacity: Do local expertise, services or technology exist nearby, that could support you regarding supporting services (nurseries, ..., ...)