Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Food Forest Planning Template
A template for planning a food forest. It outlines layers, species, and phases so planting and care fit the site. Use a fresh copy each season and keep old ones for comparison.
Download free PDF1 page, US Letter, prints clean in black and white
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Sections on this template
- Site and goals
- Layer plan for canopy and shrubs
- Species list by layer
- Planting zones and spacing
- Soil and water plan
- Establishment steps and notes
- Maintenance plan and notes
- Harvest and review
How to use this template
Fill in each section, then have the people involved read it. Edit it until it matches how your operation really works.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and SARE.
For more in this area, see the crop planting calendar. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Food Shortages Continue, and farming farm stories.