Formative Shaping of Broadleaf Trees for Quality Timber

In agroforestry systems, broadleaf trees serve multiple purposes: timber production, biodiversity enhancement, shelter provision, and soil improvement. To fully realize these benefits, especially timber quality, formative shaping is an essential practice. is the strategic removal of structural defects such as forks and Shaping large competing side branches in young trees to encourage a single, straight, dominant stem.