Handbook on Agroforestry

Kellimore Lawrence R.

ISBN 10: 1608763595 / ISBN 13: 9781608763597

Edité par Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated, 2010

pp. xxi + 507 Illus., Map (Some Col.). N° de réf. du vendeur 6934784

Synopsis :

Agroforestry is an approach to alternative land use based on deliberate integration of trees with crops and livestock production systems. It combines agricultural and forestry technologies to create more diverse, productive, profitable, healthy and sustainable land-use systems. Agroforestry can include various types of practices, including alley cropping, forest farming, shelterbelts (or timberbelts), riparian buffer strips, and silvopastoral systems. In arid and semi-arid environments, agroforestry systems potentially support livelihood improvement through simultaneous production of food, fodder and firewood without much affecting climate change. Careful selection of species and good management of trees and crops are needed to optimise the production and positive effects within the system and to minimise negative competitive effects. This book gathers the latest research from around the globe in the study of agroforestry and highlights such topics as traditional and modern agroforestry in Mediterranean regions, integration of native genetic resources in agroforestry, women agroforestry practices in refugee settlements, a discussion of the major obstacles that prevent increased agroforestry improvements, and the advantages and constrains of agroforestry systems establishment in various Brazilian biomes.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Handbook on Agroforestry
Éditeur : Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated
Date d'édition : 2010
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : New