Food Forest Global - Survey

  • Food Forest Global Survey:

    Understanding Impact on Food Production & Ecological Restoration

  • About the Research

    We are conducting research to explore how food forests can support ecological restoration and food production. Your responses will help us understand practices, perceptions, and potential across diverse geographies. The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Climate Zone*
  • Have you implemented or worked with any of the following systems before?*
  • Have you observed or nurtured a Food Forest?*
  • How long has your food forest existed?*
  • What layers are present in your food forest? (Select all that apply):Type a question*
  • Rows
  • How does your food forest contribute to your household’s food needs?*
  • Compared to conventional farming/gardening, have you observed:*
  • Do you sell any produce from the food forest?*
  • Have you observed any of the following changes over time?*
  • Do you use any of the following ecological techniques?*
  • Did you incorporate any traditional or indigenous practices in your food forest?*
  • Would you be open to being part of a network or community of food forest practitioners?*

  • The key difference between monocropping (monoculture) and sustainable systems like permaculture, food forests, polyculture, agroforestry, and natural farming lies in their relationship with diversity, ecological balance, and long-term resilience.

    Please answer the following questions to the best of your knowledge.
  • Have you intentionally planted any wild/native species for their ecological benefits?*
  • What roles do these plants play in your ecosystem? (Check all that apply)*
  • Do you observe an increase in pollinator species (bees, butterflies, birds) where flowering plants are abundant?*
  • Have you noticed better crop performance when wildflowers or edible weeds are nearby?*
  • Do any wild plants act as natural repellents or attractants for beneficial insects?*
  • Do you or your community save seeds or cuttings of these wild/naturalized species?*
  • Are any wild edibles or flowers used in traditional medicine, rituals, or festivals?*
  • How important is the preservation of native wild plants in your food forest/farming philosophy?*
  • How did you learn about wild edible or flowering plants?*
  • Would you be interested in workshops or knowledge exchanges focused on wild flowers and plants?*

  • Lastly, about the wild-life!

    bees, sunbirds, frogs, squirrels, snakes, butterflies, etc.
  • Would you be open to learning or sharing practices for wildlife-friendly food forest design?*
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