The aim is to illustrate the contribution of AFS to the current climate and biodiversity crisis: on the one hand, by estimating their CO2 sequestration potential and, on the other hand, by categorizing their biodiversity enhancing benefits. In addition, their effectiveness as climate change adaptation measures in arable areas will be investigated. The findings will provide decision-makers in Austria with a first basis for promoting AFS on the basis of scientific facts and will provide the interested public with an idea of AFS.
In a first step, typical AFS will be selected. The selected AFS will then be
a) illustrated and described in agroforestry detail,
b) analyzed with respect to CO2 sequestration potential,
c) classified in terms of biodiversity potential by means of expert interviews/group workshops,
d) described in terms of its effectiveness as a climate change adaptation measure by means of literature research.
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