Definitions and Components of Agroforestry Practices in Europe

Mosquera‐Losada, M. R.; McAdam, J.; Romero-Franco, R.; Santiago-Freijanes, José Javier; Rigueiro-Rodróguez, A.

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“…Os SAF são definidos como sistemas de uso da terra que envolvem dois componentes principais, árvores ou arbustos em conjunto com pastagem e/ou cultura agrícola, com o objetivo de beneficiar interações ecológicas e trazer retorno financeiro para o produtor (Mosquera-Losada et al, 2009), funcionando como potenciais sumidouros de carbono (Torres et al, 2014;Monroe et al, 2016).…”

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Balanço de Carbono – Viabilidade Econômica de Dois Sistemas Agroflorestais em Viçosa, MG

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RESUMOA carência de estudos sobre o balanço de carbono e viabilidade econômica em sistemas agroflorestais (SAF) motivaram este estudo. Foram avaliados um sistema agrissilvipastoril (SASP) composto por eucalipto, feijão e capim braquiária e um sistema silvipastoril (SSP) composto por eucalipto e capim braquiária, ambos aos 3 anos de idade. Para estimar a biomassa do componente arbóreo foi utilizado o método indireto e para a gramínea, o direto. As emissões de gases de efeito estufa (GEE) foram baseadas no guia de Inventários Nacionais de GEE. Carbon Balance and Economic Viability in Two Agroforestry Systems inViçosa, MG ABSTRACTThe lack of studies on carbon balance and economic viability in Agroforestry Systems (AFS) motivated this study. We evaluated an agrosilvopastoral system (SASP), composed of Eucalypt, beans and Brachiaria-grass; and a silvopastoral system (SSP), composed of Eucalypt and Brachiariagrass, both 3 years old. The tree biomass was estimated using the indirect method and the direct method was used to quantify the grass biomass. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were based on the National Inventory tab of GHGs. The Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) were calculated. Both systems had a positive carbon balance. The NPV in the SASP was $388.77 and the IRR was 21%. The positive results were due to revenue generated by the sale of beans. The SSP NPV was -$ 1,298.00 and the IRR of -2%, considering the 3 years old trees cutting.

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“…This type of land-use always involves grazing animals and trees or shrubs, and sometimes grass cutting, acorn collecting, litter raking and field crop cultivation. Such (agro-)silvopastoral land-use systems have been part of the cultural history throughout Europe from prehistoric to present times (Mosquera-Losada et al 2009). Following the comprehensive definition of British wood-pastures by the Surrey Biodiversity Partnership (2008), wood-pasture and pasture-woodland are taken synonymously here.…”

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Geobotanical survey of wood-pasture habitats in Europe: diversity, threats and conservation

Petermann²,

2010

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Agro-silvopastoral land-use has a long tradition throughout Europe. Depending on the region, wood-pasture occurs as vanishing relic of historical land-use, or still more or less widespread as multiple-use rangeland. A new development is that former intensively managed land is being left to evolve towards wood-pasture as an economically and ecologically favourable alternative. In a review of European wood-pasture habitats we distinguish 24 types based on the geobotanical criteria of region, structure, land-use and tree species composition. The European wood-pasture types may be classified as hemiboreal and boreal (4 types), nemoral old-growth (7), nemoral scrub and coppice (5), meridional old-growth (2), meridional scrub and coppice (4), and grazed orchards (2). Wood-pasture forms part of the cultural heritage of Europe, and may add significantly to the preservation of regional biodiversity. The role of wood-pasture in ecological restoration planning and the possibilities of maintaining or enhancing features of wood-pasture deserve more recognition. Many wood-pastures suffer from regeneration failure and are over-mature. Other threats to wood-pasture include abandonment, intensification, oak disease, overgrazing and clearance. In the European Union Habitats Directive, woodpasture habitats are represented but rather inconsistently. We suggest neglected woodpasture habitat types to be considered for inclusion. Wood-pasture may form an important element for the economic integrity of rural areas aiming to improve ecological quality‚ provided they are managed sustainably.

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“…Agroforestry systems can provide an environ mentally friendly approach to land management, combining agricultural and forestry practices (Mosquera et al, 2009). The conservation of biodiversity in agroforestry systems is vital given that human-dominated ecosystem is now a major feature of the earth's landscape (Kareive et al, 2007;Bhagwat et al, 2008).…”

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Traditional Silviculture and Its Opportunity in Privately Owned Forest Menoreh Mountain-Kulonprogo

Suryanto

2014

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ABSTRAKSistem agroforestri terus berkembang mengikuti kebutuhan petani sehingga terjadi pergeseran imbangan ekologi dan ekonomi. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari silvikultur tradisional yang terus berkembang mengarah ke sistem monokulture dan input tinggi. Kondisi ini akan berakibat pada penurunan fungsi sistem agroforestri sebagai bentuk dari kelestarian. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui dinamika ruang, teknik silvikultur tradisional, dan pengetahuan yang berkembang dalam pengelolaan sistem agroforestri sebagai dasar menyusun pengelolaan yang lebih produktif dan berkelanjutan.Penelitian dilakukan di perbukitan menoreh, Kabupaten Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta dengan membagi menjadi 3 zona, yaitu dataran rendah (< 300 mdpl), sedang (300-600 mdpl), dan tinggi (> 600mdpl). Pengambilan data dengan melakukan wawancara terhadap 46 informan kunci. Dokumentasi data meliputi pengetahuan lokal dalam praktek agroforestri, dinamika ruang dan manajemennya, silvikultur tradisional, dan orientasi pengelolaan agroforestri. Analisis dilakukan secara deskriptif yang terintegrasi melalui pendekatan diagnosis dan desain dalam agroforestri. Pengelolaan agroforestri baik di pekarangan dan tegalan berdasarkan model pemanfaatan ruangnya ada tiga strata, yaitu agroforestri awal, pertengahan, dan lanjut. Pada zona dataran rendah dicirikan dengan praktek agroforestriawal berbasis pada produksi pangan. Sedangkan di zona tengah dan atas lebih ke agroforestri pertengahan dan lanjut untuk produksi kayu dan jenis di bawah naungan dengan nilai ekonomi yang rendah, tetapi mempunyai diversitas yang tinggi. Silvikultur tradisional yang berkembang mengikuti pergeseran orientasi ke arah monokultur. Atas pertimbangan ini, maka diperlukan skema silvikultur yang adptif (SA) untuk manajemen agroforestri yang produktif dan berkelanjutan (SA-MAPB). Skema SA-MAPB-! Untuk menjaga agar agroforestri terus dapat memproduksi pangan dan turunannya sepanjang pengelolaan dengan tindak silvikultur pengaturan ruang dan berbagi sumberdaya yang intensif. Skema kedua SA-MAPB-2 untuk pengelolaan agroforestri pertengahan dan lanjut yang produktif dengan pendekatan multilayer production melalui pengkayaan jenis yang intensif dan secara manajemen menggunakan pendekatan compatible management antar-unit lahan yang dimiliki oleh petani. Dina RuslanjariGraduate School Universitas Gadjah Mada Budi Ministry of Forestry ABSTRACTAgroforestry systems (AFS) are emerged to adapt with farmers needs, balancing economic and ecological conditions. In recent years, however, there has been shifting from ecology to economy, where traditional silviculture emphasizes toward more monoculture with high inputs. This condition will result in decreasing ecological function of AFS as one of the epitomes of sustainable. This research aims to know the role of traditional silviculture techniques practiced by farmers and to develop knowledge in AFS management as the basis to compose more productive and sustainable management. The study was conducted in Menoreh mountains, Yogyakarta. There zones based on alti...

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Definitions and Components of Agroforestry Practices in Europe

Cited by 64 publications

References 5 publications

Balanço de Carbono – Viabilidade Econômica de Dois Sistemas Agroflorestais em Viçosa, MG

Balanço de Carbono – Viabilidade Econômica de Dois Sistemas Agroflorestais em Viçosa, MG

Geobotanical survey of wood-pasture habitats in Europe: diversity, threats and conservation

Traditional Silviculture and Its Opportunity in Privately Owned Forest Menoreh Mountain-Kulonprogo

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