Farm Woodland & Agroforestry projects

Part of: Environmental monitoring

This covers research into the influence of site, sward type, tree spacing and tree species on the output of agroforestry systems
Summary to be provided

Project: The influence of site, sward type, tree spacing and tree species on the output of agroforestry systems

Project Leader: Dr Rodrigo Olave

Project Objectives

To investigate the effect of sward type on animal production and on tree growth in agroforestry systems.

Journal Articles

Olave, R. J. (2007). Assessment of the Falkland Islands Shelterbelt Research Programmes. Wool Press, 214:7-9

Mosquera-Losada, M. R. , McAdam, J. H. , Riguerio-Rodriguez, A. (2007). Silvopastoralism in Temperate Climates. (Eds). Agroforestry Systems, 70(1):1-112

McAdam, J. H. , Sibbald, A. R. , Teklehaimanot, Z. , Eason, W. R. (2007). Developing silvopastoral systems and their effects on diversity of fauna. Agroforestry Systems, 70(1):81-89

McAdam, J. H. , Short, I. J. , Hoppe, G. M. (2006). Opportunities for silvopastoral systems in Ireland. Small-scale forestry and rural development. Proceedings of IUFRO 3.08, Galway., Not Specified:276-281

McEvoy, P. M. , McAdam, J. H. , Mosquera-Losada, M. R. , Riguerio-Rodriguez, A. (2006). Tree regeneration and sapling damage of pedanulate oak Quercus robur in a grazed forest in Galicia, N. W. Spain: a comparison of continuous and rotational grazing systems. Agroforestry Systems, 66:85-92

McEvoy, P. M. , Flexen, M. , McAdam, J. H. (2006). The effects of livestock grazing on ground flora in broadleaf woodlands in Northern Ireland. Forest Ecology and Management, 225:39-50

Olave, R. J. , McAdam, J. H. (2005). The effect on height, diameter form and flowering of oak (Quercus robur) and Southern Beech (Nothofagus pumilio) plants grown by the Root Production Method (RPM). Simiente, 74:3-4

Mosquera-Losada, M. R. , McAdam, J. H. , Papanastis, V. P. , Pardini, A. (2005). Perspectives for silvopastoral systems in the Mediterranean and Atlantic areas of Europe. Forest Ecology and Management, Not Specified: (In-Press)

Short, I. J. , McAdam, J. H. , Douglas, G. (2004). Establishing a silvopastoral trial with oak and cattle in lowland Ireland,. Agroforestry Forum, 2004:11-11

Olave, R. J. , McAdam, J. H. (2004). The response of oak(Quercus robur), Ash(Fraxinus excelsior), Lenga(Nothofagus pumilio) and Maidenhair(Ginkgo bilboa) to the Root Production Method. Agroforestry Forum, 12:2-4

Olave, R. J. , McAdam, J. H. , Dawson, W. M. , Kerr, A. , Lenni, G. J. (2004). Potential use of containerised willow transplants in the Falkland Islands. USDA Forest Service Proceedings, Not Specified:87-91

Lawson, G. J. , Burgess, P. , Crowe, R. , Mantzanas, K. , Mayas, M. , Moreno, G. , McAdam, J. H. (2004). Policy support for agroforestry in the European Union. Proceedings, First World Congress of Agroforestry, Florida, Not Specified:200-200

McEvoy, P. M. , McAdam, J. H. (2002). The Dehesas: a study of a Mediterranean silvopastoral system. Implications for temperate silvopastoral systems in Northern Ireland. Journal of Irish Forestry, 59(1&2):18-29

McAdam, J. H. (2002). Agroforestry in the UK. Sylva Tree News, Not Specified:12-13

Incoll, L. D. , Rodgers, D. G. , McAdam, J. H. (2002). A survey of agroforestry in the British Isle, 2001. Agroforestry Forum, 3:2-75

McEvoy, P. M. , McAdam, J. H. (2002). Coppice management and bio-diversity enhancement. An investigation in Glenarm Woods, Co. Antrim. Tearmann: Irish Journal of Agri-Environmental Research, 2:39-52

Sibbald, A. R. , Eason, W. R. , McAdam, J. H. , Hislop, M. (2001). The establishment phase of a silvopastoral national network experiment in the UK. Agroforestry Systems, Not Specified: (In-Press)

Eason, W. R. , Hoppe, G. M. , Bergez, J. E. , Roberts, J. E. , Harrison, C. , Carlisle, H. A. , Sibbald, A. R. , McAdam, J. H. , Simpson, J. , Teklehaimanot, Z. (2001). Tree root development in a silvopastoral agroforestry system. Forest Ecology and Management, Not Specified: (In-Press)

Clarke, S. , Hoppe, G. M. , Fleming, C. C. , McAdam, J. H. (2000). Conservation genetics of N. Ireland hawthorn population. Biology and the Environment, 100b(1):48-48

McAdam, J. H. (2000). Phosphate in Falkland Islands soils and trees. Wool Press, 130:2-2

McAdam, J. H. , Sibbald, A. R. (2000). Grazing and livestock management (Forestry Commission research bulletin). Agroforestry in the UK, Not Specified:42-56

McAdam, J. H. , Sibbald, A. R. (2000). Environmental impact of agroforestry systems (FC research bulletin). Agroforestry in the UK, Not Specified:82-89

Clarke, S. , Fleming, C. C. , McAdam, J. H. (2000). Genetic Diversity in Native Irish trees. Biology and Environment: Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy, 100 B(3):187-187

Whiteside, L. , Bell, A. C. , McAdam, J. H. (2000). The effect of trees on the faunal diversity of improved grassland within silvopastoral systems. Biology and Environment: Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy, 100b(3):212-212

McAdam, J. H. (2000). Review of : Directions in Tropical Agroforestry Research Eds: P.K.R. Nair and C.R. Latt. Experimental Agriculture, 36(1):127-128

McAdam, J. H. (2000). Review of : Topical Agroforestry. Experimental Agriculture, 36(5):519-519

McAdam, J. H. (2000). Tree species for Agroforestry in the Falkland Islands. Wool Press, 126:2-2

McAdam, J. H. , Mulholland, F. P. (1999). New silvopastoral trial to investigate the effects of grazing pattern on a range of tree species. Agroforestry Forum, 9(3):15-16

Hoppe, G. M. , Crowe, S. R. , McAdam, J. H. (1999). Changes in pasture composition in establishing and mature silvopastoral systems. Grassland Science in Europe - European Grassland Federation Symposium, 4:177-180

McAdam, J. H. , Hoppe, G. M. , Whiteside, T. (1999). The use of widespaced trees to enhance biodiversity in managed grasslands. Grassland Science in Europe - European Grassland Federation Symposium, 4:293-296

Crowe, S. R. , McAdam, J. H. (1999). Silvopastoral practice, - on farm agroforestry in Northern Ireland. Scottish Forestry, 53(1):33-36

McAdam, J. H. (1999). Agroforestry in the UK today. Scottish Forestry, 53(1):3-5

McAdam, J. H. , Thomas, T. H. , Willis, R. W. (1999). The economics of agroforestry systems in the UK and their future prospects. Scottish Forestry, 53(1):37-41

McAdam, J. H. , Crowe, S. R. (1998). Agroforestry - trees, farming and the enviroment working together. Millenium Tree Campaign News, Not Specified(10):4-4

McAdam, J. H. , Nelson, E. A. , Hoppe, G. M. (1998). The effect of wide spaced trees on performance and output of sheep and lambs on a lowland silvopastoral system. Agroforestry Forum, 8(Jan):x-y

McAdam, J. H. (1998). Review of Agroecology: ecological processes in sustainable agriculture by S. R. Gleissman. The Biologist, 45(4):184-184

Healey, M. , McAdam, J. H. , Hoppe, G. M. , Watson, S. (1998). Behaviour of sheep grazing in a developing silvopastoral system. Agricultural Research Forum, Irish Grassland & Animal Production Asscoiation Meeting, ?:149-150

Healey, M. , McAdam, J. H. , Hoppe, G. M. , Watson, S. (1998). Behaviour of sheep grazing in a developing silvopastoral system (abstract). Irish Journal of Agricultural Research, 78(1):123-123

McAdam, J. H. , McCollum, G. C. , McFerran, D. M. (1998). Developing silvopastoral systems and the enhancement of biodiversity. Biology and the Environment, 98B(1):57-57

Whiteside, L. , Bell, A. C. , McAdam, J. H. (1998). The effects of widely spaced trees on improved grassland biodiversity within a silvopastoral system. (Abstract). Biology and the Environment, 98B(1):71-71

Hoppe, G. M. , McAdam, J. H. , Deconinck, J. , Clements, V. , Sibbald, A. R. , Eason, W. R. (1998). Tree Growth Form in the Silvopastoral National Network Experiment. Agroforestry Forum, 9(1):20-23

Whiteside, L. , Bell, A. C. , McAdam, J. H. (1998). The effect of trees on grassland biodiversity. Agroforestry Forum, 9(1):28-34

McAdam, J. H. , McFerran, D. M. , Toal, L. G. , Agnew, R. , Sibbald, A. R. , Teklehaimanot, Z. , Jones, D. , Eason, W. R. (1998). Developing silvopastoral systems and the enhancement of fauna. Agroforestry Systems, 8(3):5-8

McAdam, J. H. (1997). High and low resolution TM data for the assessment of herbage and sward characteristics in small fields. International Journal of Remote Sensing, 18:3027-3037

Hoppe, G. M. , Dunbar, P. , McAdam, J. H. (1997). Modification of wind profiles in developing silvopastoral systems. Agroforestry Forum, 8(1):20-22

McAdam, J. H. , Gazeau, S. , Pont, F. (1997). An assessment of farmer attitudes to agroforestry on sheep and cereal farms in N.Ireland. Agroforestry Forum, 8(3):5-8

Bergez, J. E. , Dalziel, A. J. I. , Duller, C. , Eason, W. R. , Hoppe, G. M. , Lavender, R. H. (1997). Light modification in a developing silvopastoral system in the UK: a quantitative analysis. Agroforestry Systems, 37:227-240

Hoppe, G. M. , Sibbald, A. R. , McAdam, J. H. , Eason, W. R. , Hislop, M. , Teklehaimanot, Z. (1996). The UK Silvopastoral Agroforestry Network Experiment - A co-ordinated approach. European Journal of Agronomy, 2:630-631

McAdam, J. H. (1996). Broughshane: Performance of stock and trees. Agroforestry Forum, 7(1):16-17

McAdam, J. H. (1996). Vegetation change and management in temperate agroforestry systems. Aspects of Applied Biology, 44:95-100

McAdam, J. H. (1995). Agroforestry - the Queen's connection. Wool Press, 72:15-16

Crowe, S. R. , McAdam, J. H. (1995). Agroforestry demonstration sites. Agroforestry Forum, 6(2):35-36

Toal, L. G. , McAdam, J. H. (1995). Avifauna in establishing silvopastoral systems in Northern Ireland. Agroforestry Forum, 6(2):25-30

Hoppe, G. M. , McAdam, J. H. , Nelson, E. A. (1995). Pasture production between trees in a silvopastoral Agroforestry system. Agroforestry Forum, 6(2):19-22

Eason, W. R. , Hoppe, G. M. , Bergez, J. E. , Roberts, C. , Harrison, C. , Carlisle, H. A. , Sibbald, A. R. , McAdam, J. H. , Simpson, J. , Teklehaimanot, Z. (1994). Tree root development in agroforestry systems. Agroforestry Forum, 5(2):36-44

Toal, L. G. , McAdam, J. H. (1993). Bird populations in establishing silvopastoral systems on a lowland and an upland site. Agroforestry Forum, 4(3):19-21

Whyte, M. C. , McAdam, J. H. (1993). The effect of sheep grazing on upland vegetation within a wide spaced Sitka spruce stand. Agroforestry Forum, 4(3):25-28

Crowe, S. R. , McAdam, J. H. (1993). Factors affecting herbage biomass production in a mature silvicultural system. Agroforestry Forum, 4(3):14-18

Carlisle, H. A. , Greer, E. A. , Hoppe, G. M. , McAdam, J. H. , McCollum, G. C. (1993). The agroforestry research programme in Northern Ireland. Agroforestry Forum, 4(3):49-51

McAdam, J. H. , Sibbald, A. R. , Sheldrick, R. , Eason, W. R. , Sinclair, F. (1992). The output and interaction of trees, swards and sheep in establishing silvopastoral systems on a lowland and an upland site (UK Agroforestry Research Forum, National Network Experiments). Agroforestry Forum, 3(3):19-20

Nelson, D. G. , McAdam, J. H. , Rogers, D. (1992). Tree height growth in the UK National Network Experiments - the story so far. Agroforestry Forum, 3(3):15-18

Crowe, S. R. , McAdam, J. H. (1992). Sward dynamics in a mature poplar silvopastoral system. Agroforestry Forum, 3(3):20-21

Crowe, S. R. , McAdam, J. H. (1992). Sward dynamics in a mature poplar agroforestry system grazed by sheep. In: vegetation management in Forestry, Amenity and Conservation Areas. Aspects of Applied Biology, 29:413-418

Crowe, S. R. , McAdam, J. H. (1991). Current agroforestry research in Northern Ireland with special reference to sward research under mature, widely spaced poplar. Agroforestry in the UK, 2(1):7-9

McAdam, J. H. (1991). An evaluation of tree protection methods against Scottish Blackface sheep in upland agroforestry systems. Forest Ecology and Management, 45:119-125

McAdam, J. H. , Hayes, P. (1987). Prediction equations of juvenille willow Salix viminalis growth. Scottish Forestry, 41:202-211

McAdam, J. H. (1987). The pulp potential and paper qualities of willows with reference to Salix viminalis. Irish Forestry, 44:32-42

Pearson, J. K. L. , Mackie, D. P. , Ellis, W. A. (1980). Milk drop syndrome resulting from leptospira hardjo. Veterinary Record, 106:135-136

Books

Mosquera-Losada, M. R. , Morena, G. , Pardini, A. , McAdam, J. H. (2012). Past, Present and Future of Agroforestry Systems in Europe. In: Agroforestry-The Future of Global Land Use, Advances in Agroforestry 9, (Eds. Nair, P. K. R., Garrity, D.), Springer Verlag, Heidelberg, Germany pp:285-312

McAdam, J. H. , Anderson, R. (2007). The Potential Impact of climate change on agriculture, horticulture and forestry in the North of Ireland. In: Making Science Work on the Farm. Joint working group on Applied Meteorology, (Eds. ), Teagasc, Dublin, R. O. I. pp:95-99

McAdam, J. H. (2005). Silvopastoral systems in North West Europe. In: Silvopasoralism and Sustainable Land Management, (Eds. Mosquera-Losada, M. R., McAdam, James H), Universidad Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain pp:19-23

McAdam, J. H. (2005). Silvopastoralism as a land use option for sustainable development on grassland farms in Northern Ireland. In: Silvopasoralism and Sustainable Land Management, (Eds. Mosquera-Losada, M. R., McAdam, James H), Universidad Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain pp:404-405

McAdam, J. H. (2005). The potential for agri-forestry in the Falkland Islands. In: Silvopasoralism and Sustainable Land Management, (Eds. Mosquera-Losada, M. R., McAdam, James H), Universidad Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain pp:406-407

Mosquera-Losada, M. R. , McAdam, J. H. , Rigueiro-Rodriguez, A. (Editors) (2005). Silvopastoralism and Sustainable Management., Universidad Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain, 203 pp.

Mosquera-Losada, M. R. , McAdam, J. H. , Rigueiro-Rodriguez, A. (Editors) (2004). Silvopastoralism and Sustainable Management, International Congress, Universidad Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain, 203 pp.

Mosquera-Losada, M. R. , McAdam, J. H. , Rigueiro-Rodriguez, A. (2004). Introduction. In: Silvopasoralism and Sustainable Land Management, (Eds. Mosquera-Losada, M. R., McAdam, James H), Universidad Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Spain pp:i-ii

McAdam, J. H. , Montgomery, W. I. (2000). The impact of land use changes and management on ground beetle community structure and diversity - A review of recent research. In: The Ground beetles of Northern Ireland (Coleoptera - carabidae), (Eds. Anderson, R., McFerran, D., Cameron, A.), Ulster Museum Publications, Belfast, U. K. pp:173-192

McAdam, J. H. , McCracken, A. R. , Mac An tSaoir, S. S. , Govier, R. N. (Editors) (2000). Abstracts from the Irish Botanists Meeting Belfast 1999, Biology & Environment, 100B(1), 67 pp.

McAdam, J. H. , Crowe, S. R. , Sibbald, A. R. (1999). Agroforestry as a sustainable land use option. In: Farm Woodlands for the Future, (Eds. Burgess, P.), Bios Scientific Publishers, Oxford pp:127-137

Hoppe, G. M. , Sibbald, A. R. , McAdam, J. H. , Eason, W. R. , Hislop, M. , Teklehaimanot, Z. (1996). Pasture production between trees in a silvopastoral system. In: Grassland and Land use Systems, (Eds. Parente, G., Frame, J., Orsi, S.), European Society of Agronomy, The Netherlands pp:630-631

Knowledge Transfer

McAdam, J. H. (2008). Farmers seek crops to deal with weather. Belfast Telegraph 19th Feb. p12

McAdam, J. H. (2007). Agroforestry benefits landscape and environment. Irish Farmers Journal 1 September 2007

McAdam, J. H. (2007). Blending environmental concerns with commercial production. Farm Week, August 17 2007

McAdam, J. H. (2007). Sucessful walk for Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group. Farming Life , Saturday, August 18, 2007

McAdam, J. H. (2007). On -farm with FWAG at Broughshane. Farming Life Saturday July 28th p 9

McAdam, J. H. (2006). In view of the pressing need to deal with nutrient loading of soil under cross-compliance measures, an appropriate technology transfer mechanism should be put in place to actively promote the introduction of tree-pasture systems. The Way Ahead. Policies for Northern Ireland's Environment

McAdam, J. H. (2005). Willows wanted for trials. Penguin News, Aug 12th 2005, p10

Short, I. J. , Culleton, N. , Douglas, G. , McAdam, J. H. (2005). Silvopastoral agrofoestry. Ireland's Rural Environment current research highlights from Johnstown Castle

McAdam, J. H. (2003). Wildlife value of farmland can be enhanced by tree planting. Worth the paper? Policies and Promises on the Environment. Northern Ireland Environment Link - p31

McAdam, J. H. (2003). Wildlife value can be enhanced by tree planting. In Worth the Paper? Policies and Promises on the Environment. Northern Ireland Environment Link. p31

McAdam, J. H. (2003). Farmimg With Trees - Widen Your Options. Article published in Newtownards Chronicle, Farm Week, Mid-Ulster Mail and Farming Life

McAdam, J. H. (2002). Farming with trees - Widen your options. Article published in Newtownards Chronicle, Farmweek, Mid-Ulster Mail, Farming Life

McAdam, J. H. (2000). Planting trees and hedges in Ulster. FarmTrader 9th Sept 2000

McAdam, J. H. (2000). Farms hold key to environment. Farm Trader 13th July 2000

McAdam, J. H. (2000). Sheep in trees - N.Ireland to the Falklands. Penguin News - Falkland Islands

McAdam, J. H. , Crowe, S. R. (1998). Agroforestry-trees, farming and the environment working together. Millenium tree campaign News 10th edition p4

Crowe, S. R. , McAdam, J. H. (1998). How Trees and Farms can work together. Farmer Trader Forestry section November 26 1998 Article on Agroforestry

McAdam, J. H. (1998). Agri-Forest Challenge. Farming Life 4th July

McAdam, J. H. (1998). Agroforestry Article. Farm Trader - Farming and Forestry June 20th

McAdam, J. H. , Crowe, S. R. (1998). Agroforestry - Seeing the wood for the trees. Farm Trader - On-farm demonstration sites, agroforestry programme photos plus 2 page article

Crowe, S. R. , McAdam, J. H. (1998). On farm Demonstration Jan 1998. On farm demonstration sites, agroforestry programme. Photo plus article Farm Trader

McAdam, J. H. (1997). Agroforesty on the Farm - Open Day. Irish Farmers Journal- Interview, photos etc from Agroforestry open day at Loughgall

McAdam, J. H. (1997). Agroforestry- on the farm. Farmweek article on the Loughgall Agroforestry Open Day organised by Dr. McAdam and staff

McAdam, J. H. (1996). Agroforestry on your farm. News Letter article

McAdam, J. H. (1996). The potential role for trees and agroforestry in the Falkland Islands. Report for the UK Falkland Islands Trust

Report

Olave, R. J. (2007). Preliminary assessment of Shelterbelt Research Programmes, Falkland Islands. Report (provisional) to the Department of Agriculture, Falkland Islands.