Agroforestry

Agroforestry

Implementing agroforestry at Phifer Pavitt was a crucial component of our sustainability goals. By integrating trees near our vineyards, we help create a diverse/productive landscape that supports a wide range of flora and fauna. 

By promoting biodiversity, agroforestry helps maintain ecosystem balance, resilience and stability. Trees contribute to soil health by enhancing soil fertility, structure and organic matter. Tree roots help prevent soil erosion, improve water infiltration and reduce nutrient leaching, resulting in higher, more productive soils for viticulture. 

Suzanne even takes the trees used for Christmas decorations in our town of Calistoga and plants them at Phifer Pavitt so they can continue to benefit the environment. 
The use of Agroforestry offers a holistic approach to sustainable land use and helps to support the structure of our everyday environment.