Agroforestry Finland Network

Agroforestry Finland Network is an initiative dedicated to promoting the integration of trees and woody vegetation into Finnish agricultural landscapes as a means of enhancing biodiversity, improving soil health, and building climate resilience. Based in Helsinki, the network brings together farmers, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to develop and disseminate knowledge about agroforestry systems suited to Finnish conditions. Agroforestry involves the deliberate management of trees alongside crops or livestock, creating multi-layered land-use systems that deliver ecological and economic benefits including carbon sequestration, improved water retention, habitat for wildlife, and diversified farm income. The network works to raise awareness of agroforestry among Finnish farmers and stakeholders, connecting interested parties with research, funding opportunities, and practical guidance. It also contributes to policy advocacy, highlighting the potential of agroforestry to help Finland meet its biodiversity and climate targets in the land use sector. By facilitating knowledge exchange and collaboration, the network supports the gradual adoption of agroforestry practices across Finland.