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The Benefits of Integrating Forestry and Agriculture for Sustainable Development
How growing trees alongside crops and livestock can support farm output, soil, water and wildlife, and where the trade-offs and limits lie.
People and Land Use
Agroforestry
Growing trees together with crops and livestock.
The Benefits of Agroforestry Systems for Climate Change Mitigation
How trees on farmland store carbon in wood and soil, and how farm-grown wood can ease pressure on natural forests, plus the limits of these gains.
The Benefits of Agroforestry Systems for Farmers and the Environment
A practical look at how farm trees can add income, shade, shelter from wind and a wider range of products for farming households, and what to watch for.
The Benefits of Agroforestry Systems for Improving Soil Health
How tree roots, falling leaves and nitrogen-fixing species can build fertility and structure in farm soil, and the conditions where the effects are weaker.
The Benefits of Silvopasture Systems for Livestock and the Environment
How combining trees with grazing animals can provide shade, extra forage and better comfort for livestock, plus the management it takes to get it right.
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