The Status of Agroforestry in the South

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  • Authors: Zinkhan, F. Christian; Mercer, D. Evan. 
  • Publication Year: 1997
  • Publication Series: Proceedings - Paper (PR-P)
  • Source: In: Redefining roles in forest economics research, Proceedings of 26th Annual Southern Forest Economics Workers Conference, March 27-29, 1996, Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Greene, John L. (editor)

Abstract

Southern agroforestty has emerged as a significant research topic. Research results indicate that agroforestty can address such sustainability problems as erosion and water pollution, while improving economic performance in selected situatiOII& Silvopastoral systems are the most commonly adopted agroforestty application in the region; le!6-common alley-cropping systems would seemingly help many landowners achieve specific economic objectives. Based on a survey of land-use professionals, the most important research topics related to southern agroforestty are: methods for improving economic returns, mechanisms for enltancing the productivity of alternative systems, and predicting and reducing dantage to trees and soils by livestock and famting equipment

  • Citation:

    Zinkhan, F. Christian; Mercer, D. Evan.  1997. The Status of Agroforestry in the South. In: Redefining roles in forest economics research, Proceedings of 26th Annual  Southern Forest Economics Workers Conference, March 27-29, 1996, Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Greene, John L. (editor) Pages 123-131

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