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<p>Agroforestry practices can play a key role in ecological transition and socio-territorial regeneration in peri-urban areas, particularly when designed and implemented according to agroecological principles and supported by robust public engagement. In this short communication, we illustrate how community-based agroforestry approaches—encompassing public plantings, self-building workshops, collaborative agroforestry management, training, and cultural events—are transforming an area located at the southeastern fringe of Milan. Drawing on a transdisciplinary methodology, we investigate how agroforestry increases ecological complexity, fosters participatory decision-making, and provides diverse cultural ecosystem services for local communities. Our results indicate that the establishment of multi-strata agroforestry systems, combined with initiatives such as ‘Adopt a Hen!’ and hands-on agroecological workshops, not only enhances biodiversity and soil health but also strengthens social cohesion and citizen engagement. Overall, this study highlights the potential of ‘farmscaping’— a concept borrowed from entomology and here adapted to the meaning of creating vibrant peri-urban landscapes that support both environmental resilience and communal well-being.</p>

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Agroforestry for the city: farmscaping the urban fringe through transformative and participatory action research in Milan

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    2025年6月6日

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  • Alice Giulia Dal Borgo,
  • Stefano Bocchi,
  • Valentina Capocefalo,
  • Pietro De Marinis,
  • Fiorenza Gulino,
  • Enrico Sartori,
  • Andrea Schievano,
  • Ilda Vagge,
  • Luisa Zaniboni,
  • Gemma Chiaffarelli

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Agroforestry practices can play a key role in ecological transition and socio-territorial regeneration in peri-urban areas, particularly when designed and implemented according to agroecological principles and supported by robust public engagement. In this short communication, we illustrate how community-based agroforestry approaches—encompassing public plantings, self-building workshops, collaborative agroforestry management, training, and cultural events—are transforming an area located at the southeastern fringe of Milan. Drawing on a transdisciplinary methodology, we investigate how agroforestry increases ecological complexity, fosters participatory decision-making, and provides diverse cultural ecosystem services for local communities. Our results indicate that the establishment of multi-strata agroforestry systems, combined with initiatives such as ‘Adopt a Hen!’ and hands-on agroecological workshops, not only enhances biodiversity and soil health but also strengthens social cohesion and citizen engagement. Overall, this study highlights the potential of ‘farmscaping’— a concept borrowed from entomology and here adapted to the meaning of creating vibrant peri-urban landscapes that support both environmental resilience and communal well-being.