Agroforestry Overview - August 2013

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Overview of agroforestry projects on the Kerr ranch, presented to Oklahoma Beginning Farmer & Rancher Program 2013 livestock class. Includes permanent-plot photo monitoring of some projects, including riparian road crossings. Contour planting, mulch planting, living barns, slivipasture.

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Pine Ridge Project

December 2003

Ridge Tree Planting-2007

Ridge Tree Planting-12/4/2008

Woolbright Tree Planting-12/4/2008 Planted in Spring of 2007

Shortleaf Pine Planted Spring 2007 Demonstrates reclaiming gas well site

12/4/08

Between the Lakes Agroforestry

Between the Lakes Agroforestry 10/26/01

Between the Lakes Agroforestry 12/5/08

Dean Rotation Agroforestry 10/26/01

Dean Rotation Agroforestry 12/5/08

Dean Rotation Agroforestry 12/5/08

Eco-regions

Precipitation

Riparian Area Selection Criteria

• Located in a pasture that is part of the normal grazing rotation.

• Typical of a majority of steams located on the property.

• Potential to demonstrate improvement over time if fenced out.

• Good locations for photo monitoring.

• Accessible for tours and educational programs, preferable during all weather conditions.

Nurse Cow Pasture May 1973

Nurse Cow Riparian Area 3/26/98

Nurse Cow Riparian Area 2/8/02

Nurse Cow Riparian Area 6/22/05

Nurse Cow riparian Area-March 2008

Nurse Cow Riparian Area-12/4/2008

Nurse Cow Riparian Area 6/6/01

Nurse Cow Upper Crossing 3/26/98

Nurse Cow Upper Crossing April 2008

Nurse Cow Upper Crossing 12/4/2008

Stream Crossing-10/25/01 installed

Stabilized Stream Crossing-12/4/2008

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