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- Title
Valonia oak agroforestry systems in Greece: an overview.
- Authors
Pantera, Anastasia; Papadopoulos, Andreas; Papanastasis, Vasilios P.
- Abstract
Valonia oak agroforestry systems of Greece are Mediterranean systems of high natural and cultural value with distinct economic, environmental, social and historical characteristics. These systems can be silvopastoral or agrosilvopastoral, and have been used since ancient times for grazing, and acorn and wood harvesting. Acorn cup collection for use in tanning, which has been undertaken since at least the fifteenth century, was an important economic activity from the nineteenth to the mid-twentieth century contributing to the local economy and development. This overview describes the historical importance of valonia oak in Greece, and the present extent, structure, ecology, products and services of valonia oak agroforestry. The sustainability of such systems is being promoted through the sale of traditional and new products, eco- and agri-tourism, and engagement with local stakeholders.
- Subjects
AGROFORESTRY; VALONIA oak; SILVOPASTORAL systems; GRAZING; SUSTAINABILITY
- Publication
Agroforestry Systems, 2018, Vol 92, Issue 4, p921
- ISSN
0167-4366
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10457-018-0220-z