{"id":4893,"date":"2026-04-14T13:39:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T13:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agroreforest.eu\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=4893"},"modified":"2026-04-14T13:39:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T13:39:54","slug":"farm-woodland-forum-annual-meeting-2026","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/agroreforest.eu\/cs\/event\/farm-woodland-forum-annual-meeting-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Farm Woodland Forum Annual Meeting 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>_ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/farm-woodland-forum-annual-meeting-2026-mon-may-18th-tues-may19th-tickets-1985355836752\">Farm Woodland Forum Annual Meeting 2026<\/a> will take place on <strong>18\u201319 May 2026<\/strong> at the University of Reading, bringing together a community of researchers, farmers, advisers, and practitioners engaged in advancing agroforestry in the UK and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s edition is particularly significant, marking the <strong>40th anniversary of the Farm Woodland Forum<\/strong> and coinciding with the <strong>100th anniversary of the University of Reading<\/strong>. The meeting will provide a valuable platform to reflect on lessons from pioneering agroforestry systems and explore how these insights can inform the future development of sustainable and resilient land-use practices.<\/p>\n<p>The first day will focus on practical insights through a visit to <a href=\"https:\/\/littlehiddenfarm.co.uk\"><strong>Little Hidden Farm<\/strong><\/a> near Hungerford, a long-established agroforestry site. Participants will explore how the system has evolved over time, including its economic and intergenerational dimensions.<\/p>\n<p>The visit is part of the Agroforestry Open Weekend and will include guided farm walk and discussion on system development, exchange on real-world challenges and opportunities in agroforestry, and informal networking opportunities among participants.<\/p>\n<p>The day will also feature the <strong>Farm Woodland Forum Annual General Meeting<\/strong>, reflecting on the Forum\u2019s direction 40 years after its establishment, followed by an evening buffet at the University of Reading.<\/p>\n<p>The second day will host the annual conference at the University of Reading, featuring:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oral and poster presentations<\/li>\n<li>Discussions on agroforestry systems, agroecology, and value chains<\/li>\n<li>Insights into how established sites can support innovation, demonstration, and scaling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The conference will continue the overarching theme of <strong>learning from pioneer agroforestry sites and applying these lessons to future systems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The ReForest project will be represented at the event by the project coordinator Martin Lukac who will share the long-term benefits of research in the project. His contribution will bring a broader European perspective to the discussions, highlighting how research, data, and practical experience can support the <strong>scaling up of agroforestry across diverse contexts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The event offers a unique opportunity to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Connect with a well-established agroforestry community<\/li>\n<li>Learn from long-term, real-world agroforestry systems<\/li>\n<li>Exchange knowledge across research and practice<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to shaping the future of agroforestry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Join the conversation and be part of shaping the future of agroforestry in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>More information and registration link <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/farm-woodland-forum-annual-meeting-2026-mon-may-18th-tues-may19th-tickets-1985355836752\">zde<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Farm Woodland Forum Annual Meeting 2026 will take place on 18\u201319 May 2026 at the University of Reading, bringing 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