Agroforestry potential and scope for development across agro-climatic zones in India

  • 01/06/2009

  • Indian Journal of Forestry

Agroforestry has high potential for simultaneously satisfying three important objectives viz., protecting and stabilizing the ecosystems; producing a high level of output of economic goods; and improving income and basic materials to rural population. Besides, agroforestry is capable to conserve natural resources through various systems under different agroclimatic regions. The livelihood security through agroforestry and its potential in meeting basic needs viz., food, fuel, fodder and employment generation are highlighted in this article.