Agroforestry Development Centre
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Agroforestry Development Centre in Indian Head, Saskatchewan is dedicated to producing new knowledge and better understanding of trees and agroforestry practices through research projects at regional, national and international levels. The Centre is committed to the sharing of knowledge gained through research and the production of on-line tools and information, publications, and the provision of technical support.
Objectives of the Centre
- Improve technology to enhance tree health and growth
- Provide sound technical advice for agroforestry management
- Develop genetically diverse seed strains
- Create agroforestry designs
- Build tools to assist in planning agroforestry systems and predicting impacts
- Obtain a better understanding of the environmental, social and economic impacts of agroforestry
About agroforestry practices
- Agroforestry
Technical information provided on-line about the benefits of shelterbelts and agroforestry plantings, planning and design of plantings, care and maintenance of trees, and pest management.
- Request brochures and publications
Agroforestry technical information is also available in print format by request.
Prairie Shelterbelt Program
Contact Us
Agroforestry Development Centre
Box 940
Indian Head, Saskatchewan, S0G 2K0
Phone: 1-866-766-2284
Fax: 306-695-2568
E-mail: agroforestry@agr.gc.ca