Agroforestry | Definition, History, Benefits, & Examples
WEBAgroforestry is a practical and low-cost means of implementing many forms of integrated land management (which seeks to reduce human impacts on land), and it contributes to a green economy by promoting long-term, sustainable, and renewable forest management, especially for small-scale producers.
Agroforestry - USDA
WEBAgroforestry is the intentional integration of trees and shrubs into crop and animal farming systems to create environmental, economic, and social benefits. It has been practiced in the United States and around the world for centuries.
What is Agroforestry? | World Agroforestry | Transforming Lives …
WEBAgroforestry is the interaction of agriculture and trees, including the agricultural use of trees. This comprises trees on farms and in agricultural landscapes, farming in forests and along forest margins and tree-crop production, including cocoa, coffee, rubber and oil palm.
What is agroforestry? - Soil Association
WEBSimply put, agroforestry means combining agriculture and trees. Agroforestry is a land management approach with multiple benefits. Planting trees, shrubs and hedges on farms can give farmers healthier soil and higher yields …
Overview | About agroforestry | Agroforestry | Food and …
WEBWhat is agroforestry? Agroforestry is a collective term for land management systems where woody perennials (trees, shrubs, palms, bamboos, etc.) are deliberately integrated with agricultural crops and/or animals, in some form of …
Agroforestry 101: Everything you need to know | World Economic …
WEBDec 8, 2022 · Agroforestry methods protect soil, animals, crops, and homes from extreme weather, while also improving water quality. It can be good for local economies by producing useful products such as: food, fiber, wood, floral and medicinal botanical products. It improves pollinator habitat.
Agroforestry - Wikipedia
WEBAgroforestry (also known as agro-sylviculture or forest farming) is a land use management system that integrates trees with crops or pasture. It combines agricultural and forestry technologies.
The Potential of Agroforestry to Fight Climate Change | TNC
WEBSep 27, 2023 · As the world races to reduce carbon emissions, a new scientific review published in Nature Climate Change underscores the untapped potential of agroforestry as a natural climate solution in the fight to secure a sustainable future.
Agroforestry and Reforestation: Boosting Ecosystems for a …
WEB2 days ago · Agroforestry introduces trees and shrubs into agricultural areas, improving soil quality, reducing erosion, and boosting biodiversity. This approach creates better conditions for reforestation by facilitating tree establishment and ecosystem recovery in phases. Case studies illustrate the benefits of this integration.
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WEBAs multifunctional practices, agroforestry systems can improve livelihood resilience and food security for farmers, provide important ecosystem services, such as improved soil health and water management, and contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
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