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In our blog, we share exciting insights into the world of food forests, report on our projects and events and offer practical tips on how you too can create your own food forest. Whether you want to find out how permaculture and agroforestry can change the world or are simply looking for new inspiration for your garden project – you’ve come to the right place!
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Why plant guilds?
SUMMARY. In a food forest, every tree becomes part of an ecological guild – a community of plants that strengthen each other and thrive together. Each plant has a job to do: trees provide shade and food, ground cover improves soil fertility and prevents erosion,...
The relevance of succession when planning a Food Forest
SUMMARY. Nature never stands still. Plant and animal communities evolve over time, adapting to new conditions and following a pattern of gradual change. This phenomenon is known as succession. Anyone who wants to create a Food Forest and design it to be sustainable...
Growing Together: Donate to Food Forests
SUMMARY. Climate Action You Can Join! In times of climate change, food forests are our answer to a sustainable future. With just €5 monthly, you can become part of this movement. Food forests mimic natural forest ecosystems and produce diverse foods without artificial...
Syntropic agroforestry: a constructive agricultural method for the future
SUMMARY. A blog article about syntropic agroforestry. What is it, where does it come from and why is it an interesting method? Whas ist syntropic agroforestry? Syntropic agroforestry is a regenerative agricultural method that draws on the principles of natural forest...
Review of two inspiring courses in Senegal
In February 2025, two important courses took place at the Ana Fonio farm in Senegal, attracting numerous participants from Germany, Europe and West Africa. These intensive workshops provided valuable knowledge about permaculture and syntropic agroforestry and combined theory and practice in a unique way. The events were a complete success for both the participants and the trainers.
Fertile books that will boost your knowledge of food forests!
The idea of a food forest, an edible forest garden, is becoming increasingly popular, not least because of its ecological benefits and the sustainable food production it enables.
The importance of true cost accounting in agriculture
Industrial agriculture has a massive impact on the environment and climate. True cost accounting reveals the true costs by factoring environmental damage into prices. This makes sustainable methods such as food forests more economically attractive – for a future fit for grandchildren.
Books that inspire: reading on regenerative agriculture
In times of global challenges in the agricultural sector and in the face of increasing environmental crises, regenerative agriculture is becoming more and more important. This approach focuses not only on sustainable practices, but also on the restoration of biodiversity and the transformation of our food system.
The green screen: Movies that matter
In a world full of cinematic entertainment, there are films that go far beyond pure pleasure. These films deal with the big issues of our time, open our eyes to problems that often remain hidden from us and make us think about the world around us. Here are three films that do just that: they inspire, challenge and leave a lasting impression.
Planting the future: complex agroforestry and biodiversity
Biodiversity is not just an abstract concept. It is the basis for stable ecosystems, clean water, fertile soils and the air we breathe. It is the engine of life on earth, and its loss threatens our health, our food security and ultimately our survival. In other words, every species that goes extinct is one too many.
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