4 Incredible Food Forests Across 4 Continents

This Moroccan utopia, located near Inraren, is an incredible example of the long-term benefits of food forests in sustaining communities for generations and increasing biodiversity. Spanning 65 acres, this ancient food forest is believed to have roots dating back hundreds of years. This captivating ecosystem remains undocumented, adding an air of mystery to its origins.

Known as “The Edible Woodland Garden”, this is a fantastic example of a thriving food forest in a cooler and wetter environment. In development since 2013, and modest in size at 20x30m, this food forest is part of Findhorn Hinterland Trust woodland conservation project. The wider network of biodynamic farming projects serves the Foundation’s kitchens as well as over one hundred individual households in the community.

Robert and Robyn Guyton established a food forest on their property in Riverton, on New Zealand’s South Island. Featuring a wide variety of edible plants, including fruit trees, nuts, and perennial vegetables, they also promote sustainable land use and community engagement. In this video, Robert gives a tour of the stunning environment.

Jonathan Bates and Eric Toensmeier own a 1/10 acre urban backyard garden in Holyoke, Massachusetts, which they transformed into a thriving food forest. Their flourishing space demonstrates the possibilities of utilising limited space to create diverse and productive edible ecosystems.