@incollection{TsonkovaBoehmTylkowski, author = {Tsonkova, Penka and B{\"o}hm, Christian and Tylkowski, Matthias}, title = {Assessing ecosystem services provided by alley cropping systems under consideration of farm conditions and management}, series = {Novel Methods and Results of Landscape Research in Europe, Central Asia and Siberia, Vol. V Landscape Planning, Management and Rehabilitation}, booktitle = {Novel Methods and Results of Landscape Research in Europe, Central Asia and Siberia, Vol. V Landscape Planning, Management and Rehabilitation}, editor = {Sychev, Viktor G. and Mueller, Lothar}, publisher = {Russian Academy of Sciences}, address = {Moskau}, isbn = {978-5-9238-0246-7}, doi = {10.25680/3078.2018.69.72.005}, pages = {169 -- 173}, abstract = {This study assessed the provision of additional ecosystem services by two alley cropping systems for production of woody biomass located in Germany (Farm A and Farm B) as compared to conventional agricultural management. Stripes of fast growing trees in both farms were planted at different distances from each other and occupied various proportion of the agroforestry area. The results of nine indicators of soil, water and biodiversity related to ecosystem services were thus compared under consideration of different farm conditions and management. The additional provision of benefits in Farm A was expected in terms of reducing erosion by wind and reducing the risk of nitrate leaching to groundwater. In Farm B the main effect was related with improving biodiversity. The design of the tree stripes within the system affected the reduction of wind erosion as well as the improvement in biodiversity and was an essential factor determining the provision of ecosystem services by alley cropping systems.}, language = {en} } @incollection{BoehmTsonkova, author = {B{\"o}hm, Christian and Tsonkova, Penka}, title = {Effekte des Agrarholzanbaus auf mikroklimatische Kenngr{\"o}ßen}, series = {Agrarholz - Schnellwachsende B{\"a}ume in der Landwirtschaft : Biologie - {\"O}kologie - Management}, booktitle = {Agrarholz - Schnellwachsende B{\"a}ume in der Landwirtschaft : Biologie - {\"O}kologie - Management}, editor = {Veste, Maik and B{\"o}hm, Christian}, publisher = {Springer Spektrum}, address = {Berlin [u.a.]}, isbn = {978-3-662-49930-6}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-49931-3_11}, pages = {335 -- 389}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{TsonkovaBoehmHuebner, author = {Tsonkova, Penka and B{\"o}hm, Christian and H{\"u}bner, Rico}, title = {The biomass potential of existing linear woody-features in the agricultural landscape}, series = {Proceedings of the 4th European Agroforestry Conference Agroforestry as Sustainable Land Use 28-30 May 2018, Nijmegen, The Netherlands}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 4th European Agroforestry Conference Agroforestry as Sustainable Land Use 28-30 May 2018, Nijmegen, The Netherlands}, editor = {Ferreiro-Dom{\´i}nguez, Nuria and Mosquera-Losada, Mar{\´i}a Rosa}, address = {Santiago de Compostela}, isbn = {978-84-09-02384-4}, pages = {527 -- 531}, abstract = {Linear woody-features, such as hedgerows, windbreaks, and riparian buffer strips, composed of trees and/or shrubs are anthropogenic features, established in the past for different purposes, such as provision of field boundaries, protection from wind and supply of fuelwood. Today, they are primarily valued for their ecological benefit, while their production function has received rather little attention. This study assessed the biomass potential of existing linear woodyfeatures in a study area in southern Brandenburg, Germany. The merchantable tree volume of the measured woody-features ranged between 240 m3 ha-1 and 710 m3 ha-1, depending on the relative proportion of trees and shrubs. The results suggest that the biomass potential of linear woody-features with predominant tree proportion per hectare can be higher than this of forests. A strategy for utilising the production function of these woody-features should take into account the provision of benefits such as wind protection, habitat provision and landscape aesthetics.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BoehmTsonkovaZehliusEckert, author = {B{\"o}hm, Christian and Tsonkova, Penka and Zehlius-Eckert, Wolfgang}, title = {Wie k{\"o}nnen Agroforstsysteme praktikabel in das deutsche Agrarf{\"o}rderrecht eingebunden werden?}, series = {B{\"a}ume in der Land(wirt)schaft - von der Theorie in die Praxis, Tagungsband mit Beitr{\"a}gen des 5. Forums Agroforstsysteme 30.11. bis 01.12.2016 in Senftenberg (OT Brieske)}, booktitle = {B{\"a}ume in der Land(wirt)schaft - von der Theorie in die Praxis, Tagungsband mit Beitr{\"a}gen des 5. Forums Agroforstsysteme 30.11. bis 01.12.2016 in Senftenberg (OT Brieske)}, editor = {B{\"o}hm, Christian}, publisher = {BTU}, address = {Cottbus}, isbn = {978-3-940471-27-7}, pages = {7 -- 16}, abstract = {Damit Landwirte Agroforstsysteme verst{\"a}rkt umsetzen, m{\"u}ssen Agroforstfl{\"a}chen mindestens genauso f{\"o}rderberechtigt sein wie konventionelle Ackerfruchtfl{\"a}chen. Bislang finden Agroforstsysteme im deutschen Agrarf{\"o}rderrecht jedoch keine Ber{\"u}cksichtigung. Da die Agroforstwirtschaft eine sehr komplexe Form der Landnutzung ist, muss eindeutig dargelegt werden, unter welchen Bedingungen es sich um Agroforstfl{\"a}chen handelt und wann nicht. Hierf{\"u}r ist eine Definition von Agroforstschl{\"a}gen erforderlich, die den Agrarbeh{\"o}rden eine Kontrollf{\"a}higkeit erm{\"o}glicht. Eine solche Definition, die Geh{\"o}lzkulturen und Ackerkulturen auf einem Schlag vereint, ist bislang nicht mit dem deutschen Agrarf{\"o}rderrecht vereinbar. Dennoch erscheint es sinnvoll und notwendig, dass sich in den Agrarbeh{\"o}rden, vor dem Hintergrund einer verst{\"a}rkt geforderten Multifunktionalit{\"a}t in der Landwirtschaft, mehr und mehr von sektoralen Denkmustern verabschiedet und neuen integrativen Landbausystemen zugewandt wird. Hierzu k{\"o}nnte die agrarf{\"o}rderrechtliche Implementierung von Agroforstsystemen einen wertvollen Beitrag liefern. Der folgende Aufsatz zeigt mit dem Vorschlag f{\"u}r eine Agroforstschlag-Definition einen konkreten L{\"o}sungsansatz f{\"u}r den beh{\"o}rdlichen Umgang mit dieser Bewirtschaftungsform auf.}, language = {de} } @incollection{QuinkensteinTsonkovaFreese, author = {Quinkenstein, Ansgar and Tsonkova, Penka and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Alley Cropping with Short Rotation Coppices in the Temperate Region: A Land-use Strategy for Optimizing Microclimate, Soil Organic Carbon and Ecosystem Service Provision of Agricultural Landscapes}, series = {Agroforestry : anecdotal to modern science}, booktitle = {Agroforestry : anecdotal to modern science}, editor = {Dagar, Jagdish Chander and Tewari, Vindhya Prasad}, publisher = {Springer Nature Singapore}, address = {Singapore}, isbn = {978-981-10-7649-7}, doi = {10.1007/978-981-10-7650-3_10}, pages = {263 -- 297}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{TsonkovaQuinkensteinBoehmetal., author = {Tsonkova, Penka and Quinkenstein, Ansgar and B{\"o}hm, Christian and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Selection of indicators to assess ecosystem services provided by alley cropping system}, series = {Book of abstracts of the 4th ESP Conference 2011 - Ecosystem Services: integrating Science and Practice; Workshop 1: Quantifying, mapping, and modeling of ecosystem services, held 4-7 October in Wageningen, Netherlands}, booktitle = {Book of abstracts of the 4th ESP Conference 2011 - Ecosystem Services: integrating Science and Practice; Workshop 1: Quantifying, mapping, and modeling of ecosystem services, held 4-7 October in Wageningen, Netherlands}, editor = {Burkhard, B. and Crossmann, N. and Nedkov, S.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{TsonkovaFreeseBoehmetal., author = {Tsonkova, Penka and Freese, Dirk and B{\"o}hm, Christian and Quinkenstein, Ansgar and Schaller, Eberhard}, title = {Benefits provided by silvoarable agroforestry systems in the temperate region: a review}, series = {Proceedings of the International Workshop on Agroforestry - Ecological Benefits of Agroforestry, 15-17 June 2011, Cottbus, Germany}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Workshop on Agroforestry - Ecological Benefits of Agroforestry, 15-17 June 2011, Cottbus, Germany}, editor = {Freese, Dirk and Pittruff, N. and Quinkenstein, Ansgar and B{\"o}hm, Christian}, pages = {S. 29}, language = {en} } @misc{TsonkovaMirckBoehmetal., author = {Tsonkova, Penka and Mirck, Jaconette and B{\"o}hm, Christian and F{\"u}tz, Bettina}, title = {Addressing farmer-perceptions and legal constraints to promote agroforestry in Germany}, series = {Agroforestry Systems}, volume = {92}, journal = {Agroforestry Systems}, number = {4}, issn = {1572-9680}, doi = {10.1007/s10457-018-0228-4}, pages = {1091 -- 1103}, abstract = {Agroforestry is receiving increasing attention in Germany because of its capacity to address some of the negative consequences of intensive agriculture. However the actual uptake and maintenance of agroforestry by farmers remains low. The aim of this study was to identify the opportunities and obstacles to agroforestry in Germany and to identify potential measures which could address the obstacles and increase agroforestry adoption. Qualitative interviews with 32 farmers indicated that the legal framework and administrative burden associated with agroforestry in Germany was a major obstacle. The farmers recognised that agroforestry provided environmental benefits, but these do not always increase farm profitability. Agroforestry was identified as a viable alternative to conventional farming systems, especially in less productive areas, not profitable when managed in a conventional way. To enhance the implementation of agroforestry the simplification of the legal framework is crucial. Modern agroforestry should be better recognized by existing policy measures providing payments for environmentally friendly farming. Ultimately, an integrated approach for environmental benefits and production objectives is required, which is based on rewarding farmers for providing ecosystem services (ESs) and a stronger public involvement in sustainable land use practices. Rewarding farmers for ESs could increase the interest in agroforestry in highly productive areas, enhancing sustainable land use in the long term.}, language = {en} } @misc{BoehmTsonkovaAlbrechtetal., author = {B{\"o}hm, Christian and Tsonkova, Penka and Albrecht, Eike and Zehlius-Eckert, Wolfgang}, title = {Zur Notwendigkeit einer kontrollf{\"a}higen Definition f{\"u}r Agroforstschl{\"a}ge}, series = {Agrar- und Umweltrecht}, journal = {Agrar- und Umweltrecht}, number = {1}, issn = {0340-840X}, pages = {7 -- 12}, language = {de} } @incollection{TsonkovaBoehmHuebneretal., author = {Tsonkova, Penka and B{\"o}hm, Christian and H{\"u}bner, Rico and Ehritt, Julia}, title = {Managing hedgerows to optimise ecosystem services in agroforestry systems}, series = {Agroforestry for sustainable agriculture}, booktitle = {Agroforestry for sustainable agriculture}, editor = {Mosquera-Losada, Mar{\´i}a Rosa and Prabhu, Ravi}, publisher = {Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing}, address = {Cambridge}, isbn = {978-1-78676-220-7}, doi = {10.19103/AS.2018.0041.03}, pages = {39 -- 88}, language = {en} }