Sentences with phrase «of shade canopy»

[Update: Post on the new standard and lack of shade canopy criteria here] The Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) is revising the standards used for Rainforest Alliance certification; this review process -LSB-...]

The lower sunlight levels of a shade canopy result in physiological changes in the coffee cherry, which can translate into higher cup quality.

Not exact matches

These do not provide the same quality of habitat as a shade agroforestry system that requires canopy cover of adequate density, composition, and distribution.

The pepper vine is not a parasite, so the living tree simply provides an accessible trellis and its canopy of foliage gives shade for the vine, and to the pickers during harvesting.

For example, 81 % of the coffee in Nicaragua and El Salvador grew under a shade canopy in 1996, and although recent surveys document declines in shade tree diversity since then, these declines mostly occurred on larger farms; in contrast, many smallholder cooperatives preserve high levels of biodiversity, including more than 100 species of shade trees on fewer than 30 farms (Méndez et al. 2010a).

For the canopy layer of hardwood, many coffee farmers are now planting a fast - growing, sparse shade timber species from Australia, Grevillea robusta, often called silver oak although not related to North American oak species.

The coffee is shade grown, under a semi-open canopy of fruit and forest trees.

In Venezuela, they were found foraging in the coffee understory as well as in the canopy of shade coffee farms.

Indicators specific to maintaining shade cover include percent cover, canopy tree diversity and native species benchmarks, and preservation of epiphytes and vines.

Contrast with Smithsonian Bird - Friendly standards, which not only encompass shade canopy density, strata, and organic certification criteria — but all of them must be met to certify.

For instance, 40 % shade canopy coverage was previously recommended for coffee in much of Central America, but these recommendations are changing in some places as coffee rust decimates coffee crops.

In other areas, such as portions of Brazil where the native vegetation is not forest, shade canopy cover may be less appropriate ecologically or agronomically.

The «Coffee Growing — Environmental Leadership» section covers water body protection, including criteria for width and type of vegetated buffer zones along permanent and seasonal water bodies, and use of chemicals or waste storage near water bodies; protection of soil resources, including measures to control and prevent erosion and use of organic mulches and cover crops; conserving biodiversity, including maintaining a shade canopy, protecting wildlife, and establishment of conservation areas; and environmental management, including pest and disease control.

Although I have found a lot of background information regarding shade - grown coffee, as well as more specific information mainly to do with biodiversity indices and legislation and the requirements of the shade providing canopy I have been having a lot of trouble finding practical resources for farmers.

Coffee is a major and perhaps the best known RA - certified crop, and one of nine «agroforestry crops» certified by RA (those that can be grown with a shade tree canopy).

Like coffee, cocoa can be cultivated under the shade of native canopy trees within landscapes similar to natural forest.

Farms with shade - tolerant crops have at least 15 % total native vegetation coverage across the farm or groups of farms or a shade canopy fulfilling the SAN canopy cover and species diversity parameters.

Organic coffee is often grown under a canopy of shade, and shade - grown coffee tends to ripen more slowly.

Contrast with Smithsonian Bird - Friendly standards, which not only encompass shade canopy density, strata, and organic certification criteria — but all of must be met to certify.

On a day when the Coliseum floor scarcely gave off a wisp of air to breathe, when special bamboo canopies had been built to shade the players on the sidelines and men sat in the press box without shirts, the Sooners ran 100 plays.

The seats recline just enough to get comfy and there is a little bit of a canopy to shade your kiddo from the sun.

People love our UV 50 + sun canopy because it really throws a lot of shade on a sunny day.

The extra-large UV50 + canopies give a lot of shade for your little ones to ensure their comfort - ability while protecting them from harmful ultra violet ray.

The extra large sun canopy is based off of the European style sun shades to better protect your little one from the sun's harmful rays.

It has a large UPF 50 + thee - panel canopy plus a two - panel pop - out sunvisor that provides plenty of shade.

Large enough for multiple children, this sandbox is built around the concept of a pirate ship, complete with steering wheel, parrot detail, shaded canopy «sail,» and pirate flag.

Extra-large UPF 50 + canopy offers ample of shade to your child.

The expandable canopy offers plenty of shade on a summer day.

The canopy and pop - put visor protect your little angel from the harmful light of the sun and ensure sufficient shade.

The multi position canopies are quite large and provide ample of shade to both your children.

The canopy is large and provides ample of shade.

Pros: Super lightweight, easy to push, deep seats (my 3 year old is the size of a 5 year old), simply assembly, large shade canopies, extra accessories!

There is NO canopy on the seat, but that included sun shade provides plenty of sun protection.

The coverage is pretty good and it provides a plenty of shade, however, it is not the biggest canopy in the category.

A UV 50 + sun canopy offers a lot of shade for sunny days.

Canopy thickness Even though the canopy is very useful for keeping some shade on your child, the material could be a little thicker so that the rays of the sun are blocked for added proteCanopy thickness Even though the canopy is very useful for keeping some shade on your child, the material could be a little thicker so that the rays of the sun are blocked for added protecanopy is very useful for keeping some shade on your child, the material could be a little thicker so that the rays of the sun are blocked for added protection.

The canopy is very big so that my child is shaded enough when there's a lot of sun.

With the canopy all the way down, you can basically walk in the direction of the sun and your kid is still in the shade.

A generous sun canopy with flip - out visor gives plenty of shade.

A padded 5 - point safety harness keeps your child snug and secure, and the SPF 45 canopy is enormous, offering plenty of protective shade from the sun's rays.

Your child is shaded with the large extending sun canopy that meets the canopy of the car seat for complete coverage, as seen in the photo.

The seat reclines nearly flat for comfortable naps and the large 50 UVP sun canopy adjusts in multiple positions, giving your child lots of shade.

Silvia says is one of the largest canopies she's ever seen; she's quite satisfied with the shading it provides her child.

But Joovy was the first to design a canopy that shades both of your kids with a large boxy shape.

I rolled the privacy shades down, and unzipped a portion of the canopy for air flow so my son could sleep.

Some of my favorite features are: two harnesses to keep kids safe, a removable canopy with roll down privacy shades, cargo basket with shoe storage, parent organizer, push and pull handles, and an easy fold!

Its «typical» stroller features include: 4 wheels, handle bar (which can extend depending on the height of the adult pushing), and shade canopy (which also can be extended for cover).

The green is the very color of moss growing under the shaded canopy of the redwood forests as I remember them in Oregon.

The dark mesh of the peekaboo window also provides shade and a better air circulation on a hot summer day since the canopy is attached to the back of the seat and there is no additional mesh.

The huge, extendable canopy features a large hidden extension which provides your child tons of shade.