Dense buffer strips of willow and poplar provide exceptionally rapid green cover of sufficient height to protect livestock, crops and properties without dominating the landscape.
What we know about willow fodder
Provide a myriad of additional benefits including flood mitigation, erosion control and water quality protection.
Additional value created by rapid production line of fodder, wood chips or fuel.
Reduce wind speed and noise from cars and other sources of noise pollution.
Mix and matching different varieties provides nearly year-round shelter and screens.
Filters airborne ammonia emissions from smelly operations.
Increased pollinator activity could lead to higher food crop yields.
Potential to build biosecurity barriers and reduce the spread of livestock infections such as John’s disease and bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD).
What we're exploring next
Spacings and design considerations for different applications.
Yield potential of different configurations.
Integration of productive varieties with native seedlings.
