The book comprises a total of 26 chapters, with the initial ten delving into traditional agroforestry systems prevalent in various regions of our nation. Homegardens, which feature a multi-tiered structure, represent another example of a traditional agroforestry system commonly found in the northeastern and southern parts of our country. Chapters 11 to 14 focus on contemporary agroforestry models and the mechanism of competitive interaction in agroforestry systems. Chapters 15 to 19 discuss the role of agroforestry in conserving natural resources and nutrient cycling.

Trees serve both protective and productive functions. Their canopies shield the soil from the impact of rainfall and wind, while their fine roots help bind soil particles together, thereby protecting the soil from erosion. Trees also recycle leaf and root litter and nutrients, making the system at least semi-sustainable. Certain agroforestry models, such as shelterbelts and windbreaks, help safeguard the environment from dust and sand dunes drifting, while other models like medicinal plant-based systems provide medicinal and other high-value crops. These service-oriented functions of agroforestry are covered in chapters 20 to 23.

Tree improvement is a crucial aspect of agroforestry research, helping to develop superior trees for different agroforestry models. The multiplication of propagules and planting materials are equally vital for the development of agroforestry. These matters are elaborated upon in chapters 24 and 25. However, agroforestry systems demand more parameters due to their perennial nature. The last chapter examines economic parameters, such as NPV, IRR, annuity, and sensitivity, in great detail.

01. Traditional Homegarden Agroforestry: Structural Diversity and Functional Dynamics in Aizawl District of Mizoram, Northeast India A.R. Barbhuiya and U.K. Sahoo 02. Shifting Cultivation in North Eastern Region of India J.M.S.Tomar, Anup Das, Rajesh Kaushal and O.P. Chaturvedi 03. Functional Roles and Services of Traditional Agroforestry Systems in the Sikkim Himalaya Ghanashyam Sharma, Rita Sharma and Eklabya Sharma 04. Traditional Agroforestry Systems on the Garhwal Himalaya N.P. Todaria and Bhupendra Singh 05. Acacia nilotica Based Traditional Agroforestry System in Central India C.B. Pandey 06. Homegarden Agroforestry: Structure and Function in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands C.B. Pandey and Lalita Singh 07. Integrated Farming System for Island Conditions: A Case Study from The Andaman and Nicobar Islands N. Ravisankar, S.C. Pramanik, S. Jeyakumar, M. Din, S.K. Ambast and R.C.Srivastava 08. Agroforestry Practices in Tamil Nadu M.P. Divya 09. Production and Functional Aspects of Agroforestry for Enhancing Livelihood Support in Indian Dry Regions G. Singh 10. Status and Scope of Agroforestry Practices in Bihar D.K. Das, R.K. Jha, and O.P. Chaturvedi 11. Poplar Based Agroforestry Models on Trans-Gangetic Plains of India R.I.S. Gill, Baljit Singh, K.S. Sangha, G.P.S. Dhillon and Navneet Kaur 12. Silvopastoral System in the Andaman Islands C.B. Pandey 13. Alley Cropping System: Traditional and Modified Version for the Humid Tropics C.B. Pandey 14. Mechanism of Competitive Interaction in Agroforestry: A Case Study from An Alley-Cropping System C.B. Pandey 15. Agroforestry Systems for Resource Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture in Arid and Semi-arid Conditions R.K. Singh, M. Osman and A.K. Parandiyal 16. Role of Agroforestry Systems in Biodiversity Conservation: A Case Study from Coffee Based Agroforestry Systems, Karnataka, South India Sathish, B.N., Kushalappa, C.G., Syam Viswanatha, and S. Raghavendra 17. Soil Erosion Control using Different Vegetative Methods on Hilly Terrain of South Andaman C.B. Pandey and S.K. Chaudhari 18. Agroforestry and its Impact on Soil Fertility Improvement in North-east India M. Datta 19. Nutrient Cycling in Homegarden Agroforestry in the Andaman Islands C.B. Pandey and Lalita Singh 20. Agroforestry: An Alternate Landuse for Wasteland Utilization in Central India S.D. Upadhyaya and Aashutosh Sharma 21. Rehabilitation of Degraded Lands through Silvipastoral Systems: A Balanced Approach for Alternative Land use in the North-Western Himalayas Charan Singh and O.P. Chaturvedi 22. Role of Windbreaks/Shelterbelts for Conservation of Natural Resources in Arid Conditions Rajendra Prasad, R.S. Mertia, and S.K. Dhyani 23. Scope and Potential of Medicinal Plants in Agroforestry: An Appraisal P.S. Thakur and C.L. Thakur 24. Tree Improvement in Tamil Nadu M.P. Divya, R. Jayaramasoundari and N. Chandra Sekaran 25. Package and Practices of Mass Production Through Vegetative Propagation and Cultivation of Bamboos R. Kaushal, S.K. Tewari, R.L. Banik, J.M.S. Tomar and O.P. Chaturvedi 26. Economics of Traditional Agroforestry Models in Orissa, India P.K. Singh and S.M.S. Quli