Urban Farm DB
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Database research record2026·Global

Urban Food Forests: From Theory to Empirical Research

Francesco Ferrini, Antonella Gori, Ermes Lo Piccolo

Urban Science

Urban Farm DB summary

Urban Food Forests (UFFs) are perennial, polyculture systems integrating urban agriculture, forestry, and agroforestry. However, inconsistent definitions, limited design guidelines, and the scarcity of applied research hinder their implementation. Only by addressing these challenges can UFFs be better integrated into urban planning, enhancing their ecological and socio-economic contributions to sustainable and resilient cities.