Thinking beyond the increasingly popular concept of sylvo-pastoral systems, where livestock graze within a mosaic of open pasture & trees, Arbor Pasture defines a system where the trees themselves, are rotationally grazed.​

 

Historically, trees have provided an important livestock feeding resource. Tree fodder, or tree hay, was of particular importance during periods of drought & as a reserve, nutrient-rich winter feed.​

 

We have witnessed summers of heat-stressed livestock grazing in low-yielding & sun-bleached fields. The importance, & potential benefits, of establishing trees for fodder has never been greater, or of more relevance.