·  Oportunidades y desafíos para los sistemas silvopastoriles en Uruguay

Fedrigo, Jean Kássio; Benítez, Valentina; Cruz, Rodrigo Santa; Posse, Juan Pedro; Barro, Raquel Santiago; Hernández, Jorge; Mantero, Carlos; Olmos, Virginia Morales; Silveira, Edison David; Viñoles, C.

doi:10.29155/vet.54.209.4

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“…1) The need for a long-term platform for interdisciplinary studies in SPS In a literature review addressing the opportunities and challenges of SPS in Uruguay (Fedrigo et al, 2018), the absence of long-term platforms for interdisciplinary studies in the country was emphasized. This study underscored the requirement for a holistic perspective to generate coe cients that permit the analysis of the utilization of natural resources considering environmental, economic and social dimensions in these systems.…”

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Understanding the changes induced by the incorporation of trees in low densities into livestock systems: relevance of a long-term interdisciplinary experimental platform

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The purpose of this work is to describe the creation process of the first long-term experimental platform designed for interdisciplinary studies of Silvopastoral Systems (SPS) in Uruguay. This experiment involves professionals from diverse fields working together to generate knowledge for sustainable agriculture. The focus is on understanding long-term interactions in SPS, emphasizing native ecosystem conservation and increased agricultural productivity. Covering 30 ha, this experimental platform incorporates three treatments, implemented in a randomized complete block design with three replications: 1) a natural grassland without trees, 2) a two-row SPS with 160 trees/ha, and 3) a four-row SPS with 240 trees/ha. The platform's design involves the exploration of variables such as aboveground biomass and botanical composition, microclimate, silviculture, livestock performance, soil carbon dynamics, ecosystem integrity index, monitoring ecological indicators such as amphibian and soil spiders, optimizing modeling and economic benefit and social aspects. This platform will allow us to understand the changes induced by the incorporation of trees in two different densities to livestock systems. We also expect to understand the best combination of activities to optimize the income of the farmers, considering the relevance of a positive impact on social aspects, such as increased demand of employment, adoption by farmers, and the interest of new generations.

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“…Trees have a direct and pivotal in uence on the constituents of a SPS, rendering them fundamental in its strategic planning (Fedrigo et al, 2018). To ensure the e cacy, sustainability, and productivity of these integrated systems, it's basic the continuous measurement of the arboreal component throughout its productive life cycle.…”

Section: Silviculturementioning

confidence: 99%