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agroforestry [¦ag·rō′fär·əs·trē]
(agriculture) The practice of growing trees in association with agricultural crops or animals to provide both ecological and economic benefits. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | While farmers have long placed trees among their crops to enhance soil health, raise marketable fruits or nuts, and protect row crops from damaging winds, more farmers practice agroforestry than was previously appreciated, new data suggest. and Canada contribute 13 chapters demonstrating the ability of agroforestry to advance North America's land stewardship needs by converting degraded lands, protecting sensitive lands, and diversifying farm and forest production components and systems. Growing the right tree in the right place on farms in sub-Saharan Africa-and worldwide- has the potential to slow climate change, feed more people, and protect the environment," said Dennis Garrity, Director General of the World Agroforestry Centre. |
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