Agroforestry and short rotation coppice: your land, our future
Short rotation coppice combines sustainable agriculture with active CO₂ sequestration. We support you from planting through to utilisation – honestly, reliably and transparently.
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Why act now?
Agriculture faces enormous challenges – both economic and ecological.
Shrinking margins
Rising operating costs combined with stagnating producer prices are putting farmers under increasing economic pressure.
Climate change
Extreme weather, droughts and new pests increasingly threaten traditional farming methods and crop yields.
Regulatory pressure
Ever stricter environmental requirements call for sustainable alternatives that are both profitable and ecologically sound.
Short rotation coppice (SRC)
Fast-growing poplars and willows as a sustainable source of income and climate protection.
Rapid growth
Poplars grow up to 3 metres a year, actively capturing CO₂ from the atmosphere as they do so.
Multiple harvests
The trees can be harvested every 3–5 years – the rootstock resprouts up to 6×.
Ecological added value
SRC plantations promote biodiversity, protect against erosion and improve soil quality sustainably.
Additional revenue
Selling biomass, carbon credits and biochar creates several independent income streams.
Conventional vs. agroforestry
Conventional agriculture
- High use of fertilisers and pesticides
- Soil degradation & erosion
- Weather-dependent yields
- Rising operating costs
- No carbon credits
Agroforestry (SRC)
- Minimal maintenance
- Soil improvement & protection
- Stable yields over decades
- Grants & premiums
- Additional revenue from carbon credits
Agroforestry in 4 steps
Advice & planning
Site analysis, variety selection and a tailored concept for your land.
Planting
Professional planting with up to 12,000 cuttings per hectare in spring.
Growth & maintenance
Minimal maintenance during the 3–5-year growth phase – nature does the work for you.
Harvest & utilisation
Mechanical harvesting, biomass utilisation and optional pyrolysis into biochar.
Your path to agroforestry
Initial consultation & site assessment
Soil analysis, land assessment and preparation of a tailored cultivation concept.
Permits & funding
Applying for funding and obtaining all necessary permits.
Planting
Mechanical planting of the cuttings – approx. 8,000–12,000 per hectare.
Establishment & monitoring
Weed control in the first year, minimal maintenance thereafter.
First harvest
Mechanised harvesting with a forage harvester. The rootstock resprouts.
Long-term use
Up to 6 harvest cycles from a single rootstock. Stable yields over decades.
SRC options at a glance
Calculate your potential
Determine the CO₂ sequestration and carbon credit potential of your land.
Three income streams
Diversify your income with three independent utilisation pathways.
Biomass & wood chips
Direct marketing to heating plants and industrial buyers. Stable demand thanks to the energy transition.
Carbon credits
Verified credits based on proven CO₂ sequestration. A growing market with rising prices.
Biochar
Upgrading through pyrolysis into high-quality biochar – as a soil improver or for permanent CO₂ storage.
Backed by research
CO₂ sequestration rates of fast-growing tree species
In short rotation coppice, poplars achieve annual CO₂ sequestration of 15–25 t/ha, depending on site and variety.
Biochar as a carbon sink
Biochar stores carbon in the soil for over 1,000 years while also improving soil fertility.
Economic viability of short rotation coppice
With optimal management, SRC achieves contribution margins of €300–600/ha/year – without revenue from carbon credits.
Biodiversity in agroforestry systems
Agroforestry systems increase species diversity by up to 50% compared with conventional arable land.
FAQ
In principle, any arable land with an adequate water supply is suitable. Marginal sites, slopes and wet soils can also be considered. The minimum area is approx. 0.5 ha.
Planting costs are €1,500–3,000/ha, including cuttings, soil preparation and planting. Various funding programmes can cover up to 70% of the costs.
Usually after the second harvest, i.e. after 6–10 years. With funding and carbon credits, the investment can pay off as early as the first harvest.
Yes. Once the rootstocks have been removed (by milling), the land can be used fully as arable land again. SRC counts as agricultural use.
Mainly hybrid poplars (Max varieties) and willows. Varieties are selected to suit the site according to soil, climate and intended use.
The CO₂ sequestration is verified by independent auditors and converted into tradeable credits. The current price is approx. €40–80 per credit (equivalent to 1 t CO₂).
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