Work on the real site
Use a project boundary with map, satellite, combined or imported orthomap views.
Specialised food forest design workspace
Design the site, planting system and access network in one workspace
Build a measured digital plan on your real site, generate a planting proposal with custom-built algorithms and keep every plant, path and design decision editable.
- No payment details required
- Begin with a free project
Why it helps
A living landscape needs more than generic drawing tools
Maps can show geometry and spreadsheets can store lists, but neither connects the site to plant growth, access planning and implementation. AgroForest Designer brings those decisions into one project so you can create a proposal, inspect it and keep refining it.
Structure the whole landscape
Draw planting areas, buildings, water, design objects and an editable access network.
Generate a controlled starting point
Set the design horizon, density, objective and target, then review a temporary proposal before applying it.
Connect plants and space
Move from database research and planting recipes to positioned plants, growth-aware crowns and editable planting layers.
Review important trade-offs
Inspect spacing, paths, elevation contours, indicative shade patterns and seasonal harvest information together.
Keep ownership of the design
Adjust generated and manual elements, preserve separate layers and save versions as the plan develops.
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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Map the site
Add the location and boundary, choose a base map and record the site conditions you already know.
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Shape structure and access
Add buildings and design objects, measure the site and draw paths or start from a reusable template.
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Build the plant palette
Search the database, create a recipe and decide which layers and plants belong in the project.
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Generate or place
Paint the intended planting area and generate a proposal, or place and edit every plant manually.
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Review and deliver
Check spatial, shade, terrain and harvest information before preparing the plan for sharing or implementation.
Inside the design workspace
Specialised tools for each stage of the plan
Use the level of assistance you need. Start manually, generate one planting layer, or combine both approaches while keeping the result fully editable.
Digital site planner
Develop the planting plan on a measured geographic canvas instead of an abstract page.
- Map, satellite, combined and orthomap views
- Editable boundaries, drawings and planting zones
- Visible-building import from OpenStreetMap data
- Reusable structure templates and annotations
Path and access designer
Design access as part of the landscape, with dimensions and relationships that remain editable.
- Freehand paths and standard or permaculture templates
- Width presets with live length and surface calculations
- Curves, snapping, splitting and joining
- Conflict checks against plants and mapped objects
Custom planting plan generator
Create a repeatable proposal with AgroForest Designer's purpose-built placement engine and your own preferences.
- 1, 5, 10 or 20-year plant dimensions
- Spacious, balanced or intensive spacing
- Plant-count or estimated-cover targets
- Food, functional-diversity, medicinal or balanced preferences
Plant knowledge and recipe context
Connect the visual plan to the information behind each plant rather than working with anonymous symbols.
- 500+ documented plants with advanced search
- Reusable recipes, cultivars and personalised plant data
- Plant dimensions for multiple growth horizons
- Plant details available from the plan
Site and design review
Use multiple perspectives to find questions that a flat planting map can hide.
- Sun path and plant-shadow preview
- Indicative shade maps and light-compatibility flags
- Elevation contours with adjustable intervals and labels
- Distance, area and ground-control measurements
Implementation and presentation
Carry the same project information from early concept into discussion, purchasing and delivery.
- Plant inventory and seasonal harvest views
- Plan sharing, annotations and version history
- PDF plans and structured plant information
- Professional technical, spatial and 3D export workflows
Product views
See how the design comes together
See AgroForest Designer in action with a sample project.
Product capture
Site boundary and base map
Set the project area against real-world imagery before developing the planting plan.
Product capture
Planting plan in site context
Review plant positions, mature spread and layout directly on the aerial image.
Product capture
Planting section across the terrain
Review mature plant heights, crown widths and terrain elevation together in an exportable profile view.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need CAD experience?
No. The workflow is designed around agroforestry decisions rather than generic technical drawing.
Does the generator replace the designer?
No. It creates a preference-driven starting point. You review warnings, inspect the proposal and remain responsible for local conditions and final design decisions.
Can I combine generated and manual planting?
Yes. Generated plants are managed in editable layers, while manual plants and other generated layers can remain unchanged.
Is this suitable for client work?
Yes. Professional visualization, technical output and sharing capabilities are available with Pro and Max.
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.