Agroforestry (AF) is a dynamic, ecologically based, natural
resources management system that, by integrating trees on farms,
ranches, and in other landscapes, diversifies and increases
production and promotes social, economic, and environmental
benefits for land users. Further, it is receiving increasing
attention as a sustainable land-management option worldwide because
of its ecological, economic, and social attributes. Advances have
been achieved by building on past research accomplishments and
expanding AF's stakeholder base, which now includes private/public
partnerships, communities, ecologists, farmers, indigenous peoples,
and policymakers in both temperate and tropical countries. AF has
now been recognized as a valuable problem-solving approach to
ensuring food security and rebuilding resilient rural environments.
Recent studies have shown that more than 1 billion hectares of
agricultural land have more than 10% tree cover. Of this area, 160
million hectares have more than 50% tree cover. Agricultural
ecosystems can be further improved through AF to achieve
environmental restoration, greater farm productivity, and key
ecological services, including climate change mitigation and
adaptation for improved rural livelihood. In fact, it is largely
considered synonymous with climate smart agriculture and a remedy
for many modern environmental challenges. Consequently, AF's
knowledge base is being expanded at a rapid rate, as illustrated by
the increasing number and quality of scientific publications on
various forms and different aspects of AF. This book offers
state-of-the-art information on the fundamental concepts and
history of AF and its evolution as a science, presenting a wealth
of advanced research results and evaluations relating to different
aspects of AF. Accordingly, it will be useful for a broad
readership, including students, foresters, farmers, local
communities, indigenous peoples, civil society institutions, media,
policymakers and the general public.
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