Dr Lindsay Whistance is a Livestock Researcher at the Organic Research Center in the UK. Through her extensive knowledge of silvopasture, she enables us to see agroforestry from the animal’s perspective. Trees can provide livestock with shelter, food, medicine and even encourage social interactions between animals. These benefits are not only important to provide livestock with a stimulating and pleasant environment but they also reduce sources of stress and increase the productivity of the herd. The discussion focuses on cows but anyone considering to integrate livestock and trees will find this conversation fascinating and full of data.  • TABLE OF CONTENTS 05:24 : What is the ORC?  10:30 Seeing trees from the perspective of livestock  13:51 Effect of cold on livestock  15:57 Effects of hot weather  24:09 Trees for nutrition 36:57 Anti-parasitic tanins  39:55 Fodder in times of drought 45:57 Influence of trees on the social behaviour  54:37 What tree cover to aim for?  57:54 Some agroforestry designs  01:09:15 What are the main obstacles to implementing agroforestry systems?  01:15:54 Increased biodiversity   • RESOURCES https://www.organicresearchcentre.com/about-us/our-team/lindsay-whistance/ • GET IN TOUCH www.regenerativeagroforestry.org • SUPPORT US www.gumroad.com/regenagroforestry • FOLLOW US on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.