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.

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.

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

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