Mixed Native & Agroforestry System

System Type: Mixed Native/Agroforestry

Methodology Overview

A strategic blend balancing ecological restoration (native species, respecting provenance) with sustainable economic output (high-value crops) under an organic management framework. Aims for diversified income streams and enhanced biodiversity, demonstrating superior Return on Regeneration compared to monocultures. Leverages Integrated Land Management, precision planting techniques, and data analytics to optimize both ecological uplift and profitability for investment readiness.

Focus Pillars

BiodiversityCultureInfrastructureProfitabilityEconomic Resilience

Indicative Density

1,500 stems/hectare (Note: Actual density varies by project design)

🌱 Regenerative Reforestation Flow (Per Hectare)

Seed Discovery & Provenance Tracking
→Community-led identification, collection, and tagging of diverse native seeds based on ecological and cultural value.
Nursery Propagation & Infrastructure Setup
→Germination, soil conditioning, pest prevention, and nursery infrastructure including solar, irrigation, and potting systems.
Site Preparation & Ecological Design
→Land clearing/slashing, GPS-based planting layout, soil improvement, and path/machinery access integration.
Tree Planting & Ground Integration
→Auger-assisted digging, watering-in, volunteer-supported planting, mycorrhizal pairing, mulching, and biodegradable weed mat application.
Ongoing Care, Stewardship & Biodiversity Management
→Spot and full mulching, herbicide-free weed control, ongoing irrigation, fertigation, pest monitoring, and pig fencing where needed.
Ecological Intelligence & Transparent Monitoring
→Drone surveys, LIDAR scans, biodiversity and soil health surveys, geotagged reporting, and map-based progress tracking.

Potential Adaptations

Can emphasize Native species for higher biodiversity goals.
Can focus on High-Density specialty crops for profit maximization.

Potential Co-Benefits

This methodology type may contribute to the following co-benefit categories (actual benefits vary by project).

Native Vegetation

Typically requires demonstrating improvement in relevant assets like vegetation, soil, or habitat.

Soil Health

Typically requires demonstrating improvement in relevant assets like vegetation, soil, or habitat.

Threatened Wildlife

Typically requires demonstrating improvement in relevant assets like vegetation, soil, or habitat.

Employment and skills benefits

Focuses on benefits like job creation, skills development, or local economic activity.

Local community benefits

Focuses on benefits like job creation, skills development, or local economic activity.

Note on Assurance

Assurance levels (Proponent/Third-Party) depend on project details and relevant standards (e.g., LRF Co-benefits Standard). Consult standards for specific requirements.