Managed Multi-strata Tree + Crop Systems: An Agroecological Marvel

Nair, P. K. R.

doi:10.3389/fenvs.2017.00088

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“…A basic agroforestry configuration is simply the integration of suitable woody perennials into an agricultural landscape [19]. On the other end of the spectrum is the complex structure of multistory, multifunctional, agroforestry systems [17,20]. In this paper, "agroforestry system" and "agroforest" are used to refer in general to systems that fall within the USDA definition of agroforestry, while "agroforestry practice" refers to specific and recognized applications of agroforestry (e.g., windbreak, alley cropping, etc., see Section 3.1).…”

Section: Agroforestry As a Regenerative Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

Agroforestry Standards for Regenerative Agriculture

Elevitch¹,

Mazaroli²,

Ragone

2018

Sustainability

114

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Agroforestry is increasingly being recognized as a holistic food production system that can have numerous significant environmental, economic, and social benefits. This growing recognition is paralleled in the USA by the budding interest in regenerative agriculture and motivation to certify regenerative practices. Current efforts to develop a regenerative agriculture certification offer an opportunity to consider agroforestry’s role in furthering regenerative goals. To understand this opportunity, we first examine how agroforestry practices can advance regenerative agriculture’s five core environmental concerns: soil fertility and health, water quality, biodiversity, ecosystem health, and carbon sequestration. Next, we review a subset of certification programs, standards, guidelines, and associated scientific literature to understand existing efforts to standardize agroforestry. We determine that development of an agroforestry standard alongside current efforts to certify regenerative agriculture offers an opportunity to leverage common goals and strengths of each. Additionally, we determine that there is a lack of standards with measurable criteria available for agroforestry, particularly in temperate locations. Lastly, we propose a framework and general, measurable criteria for an agroforestry standard that could potentially be implemented as a standalone standard or built into existing agriculture, forestry, or resource conservation certification programs.

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Section: Agroforestry As a Regenerative Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

Agroforestry Standards for Regenerative Agriculture

Elevitch¹,

Mazaroli²,

Ragone

2018

Sustainability

114

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“…A basic agroforestry configuration is simply the integration of suitable woody perennials into an agricultural landscape [18]. On the other end of the spectrum is the complex structure of multistory, multifunctional, agroforestry systems [16,21]. In this paper, "agroforestry system" and "agroforest" are used to refer in general to systems that fall within the USDA definition of agroforestry, while "agroforestry practice" refers to specific and recognized applications of agroforestry (e.g., windbreak, alley cropping, etc., see Section 3.1).…”

Section: Agroforestry As a Regenerative Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The site specificity of agroecosystems [21] and multifunctionality of integrated farming systems [113] present both an opportunity and challenge for setting standards for regenerative agriculture and agroforestry: Is it possible to reconcile the high potential of site-specific agricultural systems with the standardization necessary to certify them? The answer to this question is inextricably linked to the debate as to whether standards should be practices-based or outcomes-based (the latter also known as performance-based).…”

Section: Practices Versus Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Agroforestry Standards for Regenerative Agriculture

Elevitch¹,

Mazaroli²,

Ragone³

2018

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Agroforestry is increasingly being recognized as a holistic food production system that can have numerous significant environmental, economic, and social benefits. This growing recognition is paralleled in the U.S. by the budding interest in regenerative agriculture and motivation to certify regenerative practices. Current efforts to develop a regenerative agriculture certification offer an opportunity to consider agroforestry’s role in furthering regenerative goals. To understand this opportunity, we first examine how agroforestry practices can advance regenerative agriculture’s five core environmental concerns: soil fertility and health, water quality, biodiversity, ecosystem health, and carbon sequestration. Next, we review a subset of certification programs, standards, guidelines, and associated scientific literature to understand existing efforts to standardize agroforestry. We determine that development of an agroforestry standard alongside current efforts to certify regenerative agriculture offers an opportunity to leverage common goals and strengths of each. Additionally, we determine that there is a lack of standards with measurable criteria available for agroforestry, particularly in temperate locations. Lastly, we propose a framework and general, measurable criteria for an agroforestry standard that could potentially be implemented as a standalone standard or built into existing agriculture, forestry, or resource conservation certification programs.

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“…A basic agroforestry configuration is simply the integration of suitable woody perennials into an agricultural landscape [19]. On the other end of the spectrum is the complex structure of multistory, multifunctional, agroforestry systems [17,22]. In this paper, "agroforestry system" and "agroforest" are used to refer in general to systems that fall within the USDA definition of agroforestry, while "agroforestry practice" refers to specific and recognized applications of agroforestry (e.g., windbreak, alley cropping, etc., see Section 3.1).…”

Section: Agroforestry As a Regenerative Systemmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The site specificity of agroecosystems [22] and multifunctionality of integrated farming systems [100] present both an opportunity and challenge for setting standards for regenerative agriculture and agroforestry: Is it possible to reconcile the high potential of site-specific agricultural systems with the standardization necessary to certify them? The answer to this question is inextricably linked to the debate as to whether standards should be practices-based or outcomes-based (the latter also known as performance-based).…”

Section: Practices Versus Outcomesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Agroforestry Standards for Regenerative Agriculture

Elevitch¹,

Mazaroli²,

Ragone³

2018

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Agroforestry is increasingly being recognized as a holistic food production system that can have numerous significant environmental, economic, and social benefits. This growing recognition is paralleled in the U.S. by the budding interest in regenerative agriculture and motivation to certify regenerative practices. Current efforts to develop a regenerative agriculture certification offer an opportunity to consider agroforestry’s role in furthering regenerative goals. To understand this opportunity, we first examine how agroforestry practices can advance regenerative agriculture’s five core environmental concerns: soil fertility and health, water quality, biodiversity, ecosystem health, and carbon sequestration. Next, we review a subset of certification programs, standards, guidelines, and associated scientific literature to understand existing efforts to standardize agroforestry. We determine that development of an agroforestry standard alongside current efforts to certify regenerative agriculture offers an opportunity to leverage common goals and strengths of each. Additionally, we determine that there is a lack of standards with measurable criteria available for agroforestry, particularly in temperate locations. Lastly, we propose a framework and general, measurable criteria for an agroforestry standard that could potentially be implemented as a standalone standard or built into existing agriculture, forestry, or resource conservation certification programs.

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Managed Multi-strata Tree + Crop Systems: An Agroecological Marvel

Cited by 24 publications

References 31 publications

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