Analogue forestry has the potential to produce very high values of photosynthetic biomass as its design calls for the inclusion of all the growth forms that occupy the three-dimensional space of the mature indigenous forest. By including many species of crops in one area analog forestry helps spread the risk of market failure on a single crop.
Analogue forestry is designed to maximize photosynthetic biomass by incorporating various plant species into a simulated forest environment. This approach diversifies the risks associated with individual crops, reducing dependence on a single market.