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This book presents various aspects of agroforestry research and
development, as well as the latest trends in degraded landscape
management. Over the last four decades, agroforestry research
(particularly on degraded landscapes) has evolved into an essential
problem-solving science, e.g. in terms of sustaining agricultural
productivity, improving soil health and biodiversity, enhancing
ecosystem services, supporting carbon sequestration and mitigating
climate change. This book examines temperate and tropical
agroforestry systems around the world, focusing on traditional and
modern practices and technologies used to rehabilitate degraded
lands. It covers the latest research advances, trends and
challenges in the utilization and reclamation of degraded lands,
e.g. urban and peri-urban agroforestry, reclamation of degraded
landscapes, tree-based multi-enterprise agriculture, domestication
of high-value halophytes, afforestation of coastal areas,
preserving mangroves and much more. Given its scope, the book
offers a valuable asset for a broad range of stakeholders including
farmers, scientists, researchers, educators, students,
development/extension agents, environmentalists, policy/decision
makers, and government and non-government organizations.
This edited book opens up new vistas for sustainable
intensification in agriculture to provide food to ever growing
population as well as adapting to the risks of global environmental
change. Diverting from conventional agriculture, the book explores
new dimensions and concepts that have been identified for future
research and development in sustaining agriculture in Asia and
Africa regions. The chapters are written by leading researchers and
practitioners in the field of agroforestry. The book demonstrates
how agroforestry could be instrumental in bringing stability and
sustainability in agricultural production. It offers
sustainable solutions for the impending problems of climate change,
ecosystem degradation, declining agricultural productivity, and
uncertain food security. It is an essential resource for students
in agroforestry courses, as well as a valuable introduction to the
field for professionals in related areas.
This book presents various aspects of agroforestry research and
development, as well as the latest trends in degraded landscape
management. Over the last four decades, agroforestry research
(particularly on degraded landscapes) has evolved into an essential
problem-solving science, e.g. in terms of sustaining agricultural
productivity, improving soil health and biodiversity, enhancing
ecosystem services, supporting carbon sequestration and mitigating
climate change. This book examines temperate and tropical
agroforestry systems around the world, focusing on traditional and
modern practices and technologies used to rehabilitate degraded
lands. It covers the latest research advances, trends and
challenges in the utilization and reclamation of degraded lands,
e.g. urban and peri-urban agroforestry, reclamation of degraded
landscapes, tree-based multi-enterprise agriculture, domestication
of high-value halophytes, afforestation of coastal areas,
preserving mangroves and much more. Given its scope, the book
offers a valuable asset for a broad range of stakeholders including
farmers, scientists, researchers, educators, students,
development/extension agents, environmentalists, policy/decision
makers, and government and non-government organizations.
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