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The Silvicultural Basis For Agroforestry Systems

Author : Florencia Montagnini
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 9781420049466
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (494 download)

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Book Synopsis The Silvicultural Basis For Agroforestry Systems by : Florencia Montagnini

Download or read book The Silvicultural Basis For Agroforestry Systems written by Florencia Montagnini and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1999-12-20 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the Green Revolution in many developing countries, agroforestry systems tended to reflect modern agricultural systems by their intensive use of fertilizers, pesticides, and site modifications to fit the desired crop. Since the 1980's, agroforestry has learned from traditional indigenous systems to work more closely with the fertility of marginal lands through the use of less intensive cultivation and fallow periods. True to its title, this volume provides a silvicultural framework for thinking about the design and practice of agroforestry systems. Unlike many general agroforestry books, The Silvicultural Basis for Agroforestry Systems emphasizes research and thoughts from a forestry perspective rather than an agricultural one. Many of the examples used in this reference are based on the ecological theory of forests that concern the competition for resources of plant-plant and plant-animal mixtures. This guide also uses the knowledge gained about the temporal and spatial dynamic and productivity of forests as the basis for silvicultural applications in agroforestry systems. The Silvicultural Basis for Agroforestry Systems contains three parts:

Agroforestry Theory and Practices

Author : A.J. Raj
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 938610296X
Total Pages : 964 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (861 download)

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Download or read book Agroforestry Theory and Practices written by A.J. Raj and published by Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 964 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook is one of the finest books on agroforestry that offers a global review of the approaches, tools and technologies, research innovations and real-world practices in agroforestry. The book offers a comprehensive guide to basic principles, techniques and applications, integrative strategies, economic and environmental concerns, and future trends in agroforestry in different regions of the world. It will help all scientists, students, professors, farmers, foresters, decision-makers, and politicians who wish to build a safe land use system for food, energy and better environment for future generations. This textbook will enormously benefit the students for their preparation of competitive exams like UPSC-Civil Services, UPSC-Indian Forest Service, ICAR-ARS Scientist/NET Exam, ICFRE Forestry Scientist Exam, State Public Service Commission Exams and University Entrance Exam for admission to M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes.

An Introduction to Agroforestry

Author : P. K. R. Nair
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9780792321347
Total Pages : 526 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (213 download)

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Book Synopsis An Introduction to Agroforestry by : P. K. R. Nair

Download or read book An Introduction to Agroforestry written by P. K. R. Nair and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1993-07-31 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of agroforestry. Definition and concepts of agroforestry: community forestry, farm forestry, and social forestry. Agroforestry systems and practices. Agroforestry species. Soil productivity and protection. Design and evaluation of agroforestry systems. Agroforestry in the temperate zone.

Arid Zone Forestry

Author :
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org
ISBN 13 : 9789251028094
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book Arid Zone Forestry written by and published by Food & Agriculture Org. This book was released on 1989-01-01 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Agroforestry Systems in India: Livelihood Security & Ecosystem Services

Author : Jagdish Chander Dagar
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 8132216628
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (322 download)

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Book Synopsis Agroforestry Systems in India: Livelihood Security & Ecosystem Services by : Jagdish Chander Dagar

Download or read book Agroforestry Systems in India: Livelihood Security & Ecosystem Services written by Jagdish Chander Dagar and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agroforestry, the word coined in early seventies, has made its place in all the developed and the developing countries of the world and is now recognized as an important approach to ensuring food security and rebuilding resilient rural environments. India has been an all-time leader in agroforestry. The South and Southeast Asia region comprising India is often described as the cradle of agroforestry. Almost all forms of agroforestry systems exist across India in ecozones ranging from humid tropical lowlands to high-altitude and temperate biomes, and perhumid rainforest zones to parched drylands. The country ranks foremost among the community of nations not only in terms of this enormous diversity and long tradition of the practice of agroforestry, but also in fostering scientific developments in the subject. Agroforestry applies to private agricultural and forest lands and communities that also include highly erodible, flood-prone, economically marginal and environmentally sensitive lands. The typical situation is agricultural, where trees are added to create desired benefits. Agroforestry allows for the diversification of farm activities and makes better use of environmental resources. Owing to an increase in the population of human and cattle, there is increasing demand of food as well as fodder, particularly in developing countries like India. So far, there is no policy that deals with specifics in agroforestry in India. But, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research has been discussing on the scope of having a National Agroforestry Policy in appropriate platforms. However, evolving a policy requires good and reliable datasets from different corners of the country on the subject matter. This synthesis volume containing 13 chapters is an attempt to collate available information in a classified manner into different system ecologies, problems and solutions, and converging them into a policy support.

Farming in Arid and Semiarid Lands

Author : Carol A. Singer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Farming in Arid and Semiarid Lands written by Carol A. Singer and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Literature of Forestry and Agroforestry

Author : Peter McDonald
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780801431814
Total Pages : 462 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (318 download)

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Book Synopsis The Literature of Forestry and Agroforestry by : Peter McDonald

Download or read book The Literature of Forestry and Agroforestry written by Peter McDonald and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the evolution of forestry and agroforestry and presents the core literature in these fields, covering both traditional and emerging areas. Topics include changes in forest science in the 20th century, the development of agroforestry literature, the role of professional societies and the US

Agroforestry: Realities, Possibilities and Potentials

Author : H.L. Gholz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9789024735907
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (359 download)

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Book Synopsis Agroforestry: Realities, Possibilities and Potentials by : H.L. Gholz

Download or read book Agroforestry: Realities, Possibilities and Potentials written by H.L. Gholz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 1987-08-31 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Agro Forestry In India

Author : K G Tejwani
Publisher : Concept Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9788170229186
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (291 download)

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Book Synopsis Agro Forestry In India by : K G Tejwani

Download or read book Agro Forestry In India written by K G Tejwani and published by Concept Publishing Company. This book was released on 2002 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Meteorology and Agroforestry

Author : W. S. Reifsnyder
Publisher : World Agroforestry Centre
ISBN 13 : 9290590599
Total Pages : 554 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (95 download)

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Book Synopsis Meteorology and Agroforestry by : W. S. Reifsnyder

Download or read book Meteorology and Agroforestry written by W. S. Reifsnyder and published by World Agroforestry Centre. This book was released on 1989 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Agroforestry

Author : Sunil Puri
Publisher : New India Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9788189422622
Total Pages : 670 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (226 download)

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Download or read book Agroforestry written by Sunil Puri and published by New India Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agroforestry is an age old practice throughout the world, but its recognition as a science is nearly three decades old. The scientific and systematic research on tree-crop interactions, in India, started in late 1970's and got major support and impetus with the establishment of All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Agroforestry in 1983 by ICAR. Today AICRP on Agroforestry has its network through out the country. Under AICRP and through the individual efforts of State Agricultural Universities, location specific agroforestry systems has been recommended to suit agro-climatic zones, landholdings and economic status of the region. Though extensive research had been done till date, but it is not available to scientific world, farming communities (who are the backbone of Indian rural development), students and inquisitive readers in one manuscript. This prompted the authors to club the information on agroforestry systems and practices prevailing in India in form of book. For the sake of convenience, agroforestry systems prevailing in India have been divided into four broad sections i) Agroforestry in India ii) Agroforestry system and practices in North, West and Central India iii) Agroforestry systems and practices in East, North-East and Southern India iv) Allied topics related to Agroforestry. Section one cover topics covering agroforestry experiences, research and extension efforts done in the last 25 years in India. Section two includes 13 chapters and section three covers 14 chapters wherein agroforestry research vis-à-vis agroclimatic zones of different states of India have been discussed. The last section comprising of 8 chapters includes topics related to role of agroforestry in soil conservation, women development; management of agroforestry; modeling; rehabilitation of mine spoils and breeding of agroforestry tree species.

Agroforestry for Climate Resilience and Rural Livelihood

Author : Inder Dev
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
ISBN 13 : 938799192X
Total Pages : 441 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (879 download)

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Book Synopsis Agroforestry for Climate Resilience and Rural Livelihood by : Inder Dev

Download or read book Agroforestry for Climate Resilience and Rural Livelihood written by Inder Dev and published by Scientific Publishers. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book entitled “Agroforestry forClimate Resilience and Rural Livelihood” would help the readers to gain knowledge on importance of agroforestry for climate change and providing ecosystem services through many ways. This is a testimony and a ready reckoner to help to solve the challenges of climatic vagaries and resource degradation of natural resource bases. The compilation would certainly provide the steps that should be taken to meet the twin objective of climate resilience and livelihood security through adoption of agroforestry models. This book would definitely be helpful forpolicy makers, planners, academicians, students and scientists to suggest the technologies and strategies to the farmers for enhancing their productivity, economic stability, meeting nutritional security under the changing climatic scenario. The key features includes the idea of ecosystem services relevance in present day context, which otherwise was being neglected. The voluminous compilation will act as a boost for farmers to adopt agroforestry system in their pursuit for better environmental management and resilience against the climate change.

Agroforestry for Degraded Landscapes

Author : Jagdish Chander Dagar
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811541361
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (115 download)

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Download or read book Agroforestry for Degraded Landscapes written by Jagdish Chander Dagar and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-10-05 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Agroforestry

Author : Jagdish Chander Dagar
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811076502
Total Pages : 869 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Agroforestry written by Jagdish Chander Dagar and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-04-06 with total page 869 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Agroforestry

Author : Gopal Shukla
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 1839627298
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book Agroforestry written by Gopal Shukla and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2021-06-30 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is a collection of chapters that deal with agroforestry systems on small farms. It compiles a variety of suitable agroforestry systems that can both sequester carbon and mitigate climate change while also providing socio-economic benefits. The book also discusses the ways in which small landholders can use agroforestry to combat land degradation.

Advances in Agroforestry Research

Author : John Beer
Publisher : CATIE
ISBN 13 : 9789977570228
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book Advances in Agroforestry Research written by John Beer and published by CATIE. This book was released on 1987 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction of the seminar; Acknowledgements; State of art in agroforestry; Highlights in agroforestry research and practice; Significance of social organization and cultural attitudes for agroforestry development; Classification of agroforestry systems; Economics in agroforestry; Silvicultural concepts in agroforestry; Ergonomics and its possible applications in agroforestry; A critical analysis of an agroforestry project in Acosta and Puriscal, Costa Rica; Criteria for the evaluation of organic matter and nutrient cycling in agroforestry systems; Agroforestry system interactions: man-tree-crop-animal; Case studies: soil and plant aspects of agroforestry systems; Response of hybrid Theobroma cacao to two shade associations in Turrialba, Costa Rica; Associations between cacao (Theobroma cacao) and shade trees in southern Bahia, Brazil; Nutrient cycling in agroforestry systems of coffee (Coffea arabica) with shade trees in the central experiment of CATIE; Experiences with coffee shade trees in Costa Rica; Coffee and cacao plantations under shade trees in Venezuela; The pejibaye palm (Bactris gasipaes H.B.K.) as a potential agroforestry species; Agroforestry systems with Gliricidia sepium; Alley cropping of annual food crops with woody legumes in Costa Rica; Results from the CATIE "Central Experiment": pasture and shade tree associations; Experiences with fence line fodder trees in Costa Rica and Nicaragua; Priorities for research on nitrogen fixation in agroforestry systems; Population dynamics of guava (Psidium guajava L.) in pastures; Case studies: diagnosis and technologies for agroforestry; The ICRAF agroforestry farming systems approach international council for research in agroforestry; Farmer'attitudes towards trees; Factors affecting the adoption of agroforestry innovations by traditional farmers; Development and application of agroforestry practices in tropical Asia; Agroforestry in Africa: potentials and constraints to technical and socio-economic development; Agroforestry experiences in southern Sudan with special reference to small farmers; Characteristics of farms producing basic grains in four areas of Central America; Case studies: economics and ergonomics in agroforestry; Economics of agroforestry systems in Africa; Economics of agroforestry systems in Asia; Advances in economic studies of agroforestry plantations in Central America; Ergonomic and biological aspects of human work in agroforestry productions systems; Reports of working groups: evaluation and specific recommendations; Working group A: soil and plant aspects of agroforestry systems; Working groupo B; Diagnosis and technologies for agroforesry; Working group C: Economics and ergonomics in agroforestry; Organization; Seminar committee; Participants; Programme.

Introductory Agroforestry

Author : Alok Kumar Patra
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000833348
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Introductory Agroforestry written by Alok Kumar Patra and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-12-26 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The origin of agroforestry practices—growing trees and shrubs with food and fruit crops and grasses is traditional and very old—but the science of agroforestry is new. Years of experience and experiments have shown that agroforestry as a land-use system is capable of yielding both food and wood and at the same time helps in conserving and rehabilitating the ecosystems. It has the capability to increase the overall productivity of land, maintain the nutrient balance in the soil, and above all, protect the nature. In the recent years, agroforestry has been recommended as a core subject in the curriculum of B. Sc. (Forestry) and B. Sc. (Agriculture) courses of agricultural universities. This book has been divided into ten chapters covering very comprehensive information on all aspects of agroforestry including history, concepts, systems classification, tree-crop interactions, planning and management, diagnosis and design, policy and projects, and propagation and management practices of multipurpose trees. This book is co-published with NIPA. Taylor and Francis does not sell or distribute its print and electronic editions in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.