Agroforestry refers to a series of production systems encompassing the intentional, integrated and interactive management of trees (shrubs), crops and/or livestock.  The systems blend agriculture, silviculture and conservation practices on the same land unit. As an agroforestry practice, silvopasture is a production approach designed and managed for the integration of livestock, forages and trees.  Planned-for outputs might range from contributing to forage supply needs for the beef sector while maintaining timber production on the same landbase;  providing upland grazing resources for wildlife; improving riparian protection;  contributing to carbon sequestration and climate change adaptation strategies; or, contributing to wildfire risk mitigation. 

Little research directly addresses silvopasture systems in BC, and most information is adapted from forest grazing and silviculture trials. As a tool complementary or supplementary to existing management practices, silvopasture development is focusing on initiating operational, collaborative applied-research projects and demonstrations, with the combined goal of addressing information gaps and informing pathways which foster adoption. Projects, results to date and tools in development will be discussed.