What is Syntropic Agroforestry?

Story and photos by Andy Jeffs

I have been exploring syntropic agroforestry over the past three years, and in this article I’ve outlined the foundational concepts.

*Natural succession | Illustration adapted from Syntropic Farming Guidebook by Roger Gietzen*

My practical application and experiences of syntropic agroforestry are limited but there is a lot of information available, and some great practitioners up and down the country offering workshops and courses.

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Andy Jeffs lives with his wife Erica in Hawkes Bay. He manages a BioGro certified organic blueberry orchard at True Earth. He enjoys growing food at home using principles that regenerate the earth.