Keywords
Agroforestry Systems, Agroforestry Management, Silvopastoral Systems, Alley Cropping, Sustainable Land Use, Tropical Agroforestry, Temperate Agroforestry, Arid Agroforestry, Shelterbelts and Windbreaks, Carbon Sequestration in Agroforestry, Soil and Water Conservation, Agroforestry Policy, Industrial Agroforestry, Agroecology, Tree Crop Interaction, Wasteland Development, Climate Smart Agriculture, Agroforestry Economics, Silvi Agricultural Systems, Environmental Services in AgroforestryAgroforestry Systems and Management
authored by: Somanath SarvadeLength: 229 mm | Breadth: 23.2 mm | Height: 152 mm | Imprint: CONTENT VIBES | Weight: GMS
This book will be available from 07-Aug-2026
Agroforestry Systems and Management is a comprehensive text designed to provide students, researchers, professionals, and field practitioners with a clear understanding of the principles, practices, and applications of agroforestry in sustainable land-use systems. The book covers various agroforestry systems practiced under tropical, temperate, arid, semi-arid, and humid conditions, with emphasis on their structure, productivity, and management. Important topics such as alley cropping, silvopastoral systems, shelterbelts, windbreaks, multistorey systems, energy plantations, and specialized systems like apisilviculture and aquaforestry are discussed in detail.
The book also explains canopy management, nutrient cycling, soil and water conservation, carbon sequestration, climate change mitigation, and phytoremediation. Special attention has been given to industrial agroforestry, contract farming, rural entrepreneurship, and the National Agroforestry Policy of India. Written in a systematic and student-friendly manner, this book serves as a valuable resource for academic learning, competitive examinations, research, and practical implementation of agroforestry systems for sustainable agricultural and environmental development.
Chapter 1. Introduction to Agroforestry
Chapter 2. Classification and Components of Agroforestry Systems
Chapter 3. Tropical and Humid Agroforestry Systems
Chapter 4. Temperate Agroforestry Systems
Chapter 5. Arid and Semi-Arid Agroforestry Systems
Chapter 6. Alley Cropping Systems
Chapter 7. High-Density and Short Rotation Forestry Systems
Chapter 8. Energy Plantations and Silvicultural Woodlots
Chapter 9. Silvi-Agricultural Systems
Chapter 10. Shelterbelts and Windbreaks
Chapter 11. Silvopastoral Systems
Chapter 12. Agri-Silvopastoral Systems
Chapter 13. Home Gardens, Hedgerows, and Multistorey Systems
Chapter 14. Specialized Agroforestry Systems
Chapter 15. Agroforestry for Wasteland Development
Chapter 16. Canopy Management Techniques
Chapter 17. Diagnosis and Design (D&D) in Agroforestry
Chapter 18. Soil Fertility, Nutrient Cycling, and Biological Interactions
Chapter 19. Soil, Water Conservation and Environmental Services
Chapter 20. Constraints, Economics, and Policy in Agroforestry