Agroforestry Guides for Pacific IslandsCraig R. Elevitch, Kim M. Wilkinson |
Contents
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Multipurpose Trees for Agroforestry in the Pacific Islands | 24 |
An Introductory Guide for Producers | 72 |
Integrating Understory Crops with Tree Crops | 100 |
Introduction to Integrating Trees into Pacific Island Farm Systems | 122 |
Choosing Timber Species for Pacific Island Agroforestry | 150 |
Financial Evaluation For Landowners | 174 |
Design and Species for Pacific Islands | 204 |
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Page 3 - Agroforestry is a sustainable land-management system which increases the overall yield of the land, combines the production of crops (including tree crops) and forest plants and/or animals simultaneously or sequentially, on the same unit of land, and applies management practices that are compatible with the cultural practices of the local population.
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Page 3 - Agroforestry is a dynamic, ecologically based natural resources management system that, through the integration of trees in farmland and rangeland, diversifies and sustains production for increased social, economic, and environmental benefits for land users at all levels.