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Introduction to Syntropic Agroforestry

Get introduced to the foundations of syntropic farming and how it mimics natural processes. Learn the basics of soil science and key syntropic principles, including natural succession, stratification, soil cover, and pruning. This course provides guidance on planning and implementing your own agroforestry system, with step-by-step instructions for designing plots suitable for both temperate and tropical regions.

What you will learn

  • Understand how natural ecosystems maintain fertility, balance and productivity
  • The role of soil microorganisms in building and sustaining fertile soils
  • Practical techniques such as planting, pruning, mulching and managing diverse species for optimal synergy
  • Designing systems that produce nutritious food while restoring ecosystems
  • Insights from Ernst Götsch’s work and other practitioners pushing the movement forward
  • The benefits of syntropic farming and what it makes unique compared to conventional and other agroecological methods
  • How plant communities evolve over time and how to use this process in farming
  • Strategies to regenerate soil, biodiversity, and water cycles
  • Step-by-step guidance on creating a syntropic agroforestry project adapted to your local context
  • How to shift from exploitation to collaboration with nature