Silvopasture Design Calculator

Design silvopasture systems by calculating tree density, canopy coverage, forage impact, livestock heat stress benefits, and establishment costs.

Pasture size (acres)

Trees per acre

Mature crown diameter (ft)

Target canopy coverage (%)

Tree cost ($)

Herd size (AU)

Avg summer high (F)

Tab to move between fields

Total trees to plant

2,000

Mature canopy coverage (%)64.9

Max trees/acre for target canopy24.6

Forage yield reduction (%)51.9

Livestock weight gain improvement (%)5

Annual CO2e sequestered (tons)115

Total establishment cost ($)$36,000

Establishment cost/acre ($)$720

Forage Quality Increase (%)30%

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Pasture size (acres), Trees per acre, and Mature crown diameter (ft).
Set Target canopy coverage (%), Tree cost ($), and Herd size (AU).
Adjust Avg summer high (F) as needed.
Review the Total trees to plant result.
Use Mature canopy coverage (%) and Max trees/acre for target canopy to inform your decision.

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