Succession Planning — FarmPal
Design for change over time. Fast-growing pioneer species prepare the way for slower-growing climax species.
Applications
- •Plant nitrogen-fixers to improve soil for future fruit trees
- •Use fast-growing trees as nurse plants for sensitive species
- •Plan for canopy closure and adjust sun-loving plants accordingly
- •Include annual vegetables in early years, transition to perennials
Common Mistakes
- •Expecting a mature forest ecosystem in year one
- •Ignoring how light conditions will change
- •Not planning for plant removal as others mature
- •Planting sun-lovers under future shade