Farm Forestry

agroforestry

1. Wajahat Khan Semester 5 th Course: Agroforestry Topic: Farm forestry

2. Farm Forestry

3. Farm forestry Definition: Trees planted on farms may be labeled   farm forestry, agroforestry  or  landcare planting , depending on their main purpose. However, the distinction is often artificial, as the names have considerable overlap, especially where trees are managed for multiple purposes.

4. NEED: Forest are cut to acquire wood for timber purposes. Shrinking of forest cover is competing with increasing demand for wood. World forest cover decreasing to meet the demand of wood. Soil erosion is increasing and the fertility of agriculture lands is decreasing due to sequential cultivation from centuries.

5. Objectives The main objective of farm forestry is to increasing the productivity of the land by producing timber product. To help in controlling soil erosion. To reduce salinity and provide shelter for livestock

6. Examples: farm forestry   woodlot or small plantation: Part of this farm is planted to a woodlot or small plantation, with timber production and agriculture being managed as separate enterprises. However , there may still be a degree of interaction between the two . Stock may graze and shelter beneath the trees, and the trees may enhance the productivity of part of the farm by lowering ground water, or providing protection from prevailing winds.

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