Environmental services from tropical agroforestry systems.pdf (251.78 kB)
Environmental services from tropical agroforestry systems
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-19, 06:16 authored by Casanova-Lugo, F, Ramirez-Aviles, L, David ParsonsDavid Parsons, Caamal-Maldonado, A, Pineiro-Vazquez, AT, Diaz-Echeverria, VThe purpose of this review is to discuss the role of agroforestry systems in providing environmental services, including more diverse and sustainable agricultural production, increased carbon stocks and enhanced biodiversity conservation, plus improved soil fertility, methane emission mitigation, and water and air quality. There is evidence that agroforestry systems have an important role in providing environmental services, as approximately 20 % of the world's population, primarily in rural and urban areas of developing countries, depends directly on agroforestry products. The adoption of agroforestry contributes to reduced greenhouse gas emissions (carbon dioxide and methane), diminishes the pressure on vulnerable ecosystems, and improves the livelihoods of rural communities.
History
Publication title
Revista Chapingo, Serie Ciencias Forestales y del AmbienteVolume
22Pagination
269-284ISSN
2007-3828Department/School
Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)Publisher
Universidad Autonoma de ChapingoPlace of publication
MexicoRights statement
Copyright 2016 Chapingo Magazine Forest Science and Environment Series. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/Repository Status
- Open