This presentation defines agroforestry, describes its potenial to allieve major land use problems and indicates what type of interactions can be expected between its various components. The basic concepts of Multipurpose Trees and Shrubs, multidisciplinarity and sustainability are explained and...
2000-01-01 Agroforesty adds an interesting twist to agriculture because it is a land-use system that focuses on the big picture. As you learn about agroforestry you will discover that farmers are not the only people who can benefit. Many of the principles and methods apply quite well to small landowners....
2005-01-01 This binder is a compilation of the professional publications and presentations by the Center for Subtropical Agroforestry during the past nearly 5 years. These materials reflect our increased understanding of the science of agroforestry and enhanced awareness about its potential as an...
2009-01-01 This book is a compilation containing the extended abstracts of all the invited symposium presentations and abstracts of voluntarily submitted papers selected for oral presentation at the Technical Sessions of the 2nd World Congress of Agroforestry. It provides a comprehensive snapshot of the...
1999-01-01 This lesson plan is designed for training of adult short term volunteer personnel for assignment in agroforestry self help programs in Malawi, Africa, who have bery little previous experience in the agroforestry disciplines, to become familiarized with agroforestry technologies, to be able to...
Agroforestry -- the practice of integrating trees and other large woody perennials on farms and throughout the agricultural landscape -- is increasingly recognized as a useful and promising strategy that diversifies production for greater social, economic, and environmental benefits. Agroforestry...