Follow the sun
Move through dates and times to inspect sun direction and the shadows cast by mapped plants and raised design objects.
Review before you implement
Test the design from sunlight to seasonal output
Make elevation, shade, plant spacing, access and harvest timing visible before you commit to purchasing or installation, then prepare the output needed for the next project phase.
- No payment details required
- Begin with a free project
Why it helps
A readable plan should expose assumptions, not only look complete
Plant dimensions, access, sunlight, terrain relief and seasonal harvest all influence the usefulness of a design. Connected review tools help you identify potential conflicts and missing information while the plan is still easy to change.
Map indicative shade exposure
Compare a selected day, growing season or year overview and flag plants whose recorded light needs may not match.
Make relief visible
Generate labelled elevation contours and adjust their interval, colour and visibility for the site.
Check spatial decisions
Measure distances and areas, inspect plant spacing and run design checks on the path network.
Review seasonal output
Compare harvest periods across selected plants and identify quieter or concentrated periods.
Prepare the next action
Create inventories, PDFs, technical output and selected spatial or 3D exports for implementation and communication.
From start to result
A clear workflow for complex landscapes
Start with what you know and refine the project as new information becomes available.
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Complete the mapped context
Add the site boundary, relevant objects, paths and the plants you want to assess.
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Run focused reviews
Inspect elevation, sunlight, modelled shade, spacing, access and harvest timing as separate design questions.
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Resolve warnings and gaps
Adjust the plan or gather missing local information instead of treating an automated result as final proof.
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Choose the delivery format
Prepare a readable plan, plant information or professional export for the people handling the next phase.
Connected review tools
See the design through more than one lens
Each analysis answers a different question. Use them together with site observation and professional judgement rather than as a substitute for local verification.
Sun path and shadow preview
Select a date and time or move through the year to understand how the sun direction changes around the plan.
- Morning, solar-noon, evening and current-time presets
- Day, month and year animation
- Shadows based on mapped plant and object dimensions
- Multiple visual styles for design review and presentation
Indicative shade analysis
Sample daylight positions to create a practical shade overview and compare it with recorded plant-light preferences.
- Selected-day, growing-season and year-overview modes
- Quick, balanced and detailed sampling
- Sunny, partially shaded and strongly shaded map zones
- Conflict and borderline flags for mapped plants
Elevation contours
Bring sampled terrain elevation into the plan as an adjustable contour overlay.
- Automatically generated contour lines
- Adjustable elevation interval
- Optional labels, colour, line weight and opacity
- Useful visual context for further on-site terrain assessment
Measurements and design checks
Keep dimensions attached to the mapped plan while checking how access and planting elements interact.
- Editable distance and area measurements
- Ground-control and triangulation support
- Live path length and surface metrics
- Path conflicts with plants and mapped objects
Harvest and inventory review
Translate positioned plants into seasonal and practical information for implementation planning.
- Whole-year harvest timeline
- Plant inventory linked to the map
- Plant quantities and structured plant information
- Purchasing workflows for plans and recipes
Output for different audiences
Choose an output that fits a site team, client discussion or downstream professional workflow.
- Readable planting-plan PDFs
- Technical drawings and plant lists
- Plan sharing, annotations and presentation views
- Selected GeoJSON, project-data and 3D model exports
Product views
See how the design comes together
See AgroForest Designer in action with a sample project.
Product capture
Seasonal harvest overview
Compare harvest periods across selected species and spot gaps in the year.
Product capture
Planting section across the terrain
Review mature plant heights, crown widths and terrain elevation together in an exportable profile view.
Product capture
Planting plan in site context
Review plant positions, mature spread and layout directly on the aerial image.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is the shade analysis a site survey?
No. It is an indicative model based on mapped plants, raised drawing objects, seasonal leaf cover and sampled daylight hours. Terrain and objects outside the plan are not included.
Does the terrain tool calculate slope?
The current tool visualises sampled elevation as adjustable contour lines. Use verified survey data and local assessment where precise slopes or drainage decisions matter.
Can I export a plant list?
Yes. Available output includes plan and plant information intended to support implementation; exact professional formats depend on your plan.
Can I continue in GIS or 3D software?
Professional spatial and model exports support selected external workflows.
Your design starts here
Create your first design for free
Start without payment details. Add capacity or professional features later, when your project needs them.