Socio-economic, political, and institutional sustainability of agroforestry in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

Nicli, Sara; Mantilla-Contreras, Jasmin; Fernandez, Roberto Waldemar Moya; Schermer, Markus; Unger, David J.; Wolf, Saskia; Zerbe, Stefan

doi:10.17170/kobra-20190613561

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“…Upon analyzing the results, it is evident that the primary use of trees associated with CAFS in Alta Verapaz is obtaining firewood, accounting for 38.1 % of the cases (Nicli et al, 2019). Additionally, significant use of the trees was observed for obtaining thin boards at 30.2 % and posts at 22.8 %.…”

Section: Vegetation Structure and Potential Use Of The Trees As A Fun...mentioning

confidence: 97%

“…In the context of agroforestry arrangements in Alta Verapaz, the frequency of species (figure 1), such as G. sepium, S. macrophylla, I. sapindoides, P. copal, and C. odorota, can have substantial economic implications for local communities that depend on agricultural production. According to Nicli et al (2019) report, the multiple benefits these species offer to agricultural communities have been crucial for their adoption, leading to the recognition of their importance in the department's management and conservation of agroforestry systems.…”

Section: Frequency Of Trees By Cafs-agementioning

confidence: 99%

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Diversity and productive potential of timber trees in cocoa agroforestry systems in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

Villanueva-González,

Ruiz-Chután,

Polesny

et al. 2024

RevFacAgron(LUZ)

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Timber production in agroforestry systems can improve environmental and economic sustainability, especially for families living in rural areas. Despite its importance in Guatemala, little is known about the potential of wood and its contribution to the sustainability of traditional agroforestry systems. This study aims to analyze the timber resources in cocoa agroforestry systems (CAFS) of different ages, evaluating variables such as floristic composition, species diversity, and the potential to obtain timber from the species present in the evaluated CAFS. Twenty temporary sampling plots of 2,500 m2 were established, and dendrometric variables were measured in all plots. Species occurrence was statistically analyzed by cross-tabulation and Pearson's Chi-square test (χ2) to determine species' frequency distribution among the evaluated CAFS ages. Eight hundred twenty-seven trees of 38 species belonging to 19 families were identified. The most represented species in the age range of the evaluated CAFS were Gliricidia sepium (35.07 %), Swietenia macrophylla (19.11 %), and Inga sapindoides (7.62 %). The total shade trees occupied a basal area of 33.29 m2, and a total volume of 352.35 m3 was recorded, of which 148.9 m3 were for commercial use. The most frequent uses of the wood were firewood (38.21 %), thin plank (30.23 %), and poles (22.85 %), while the use of thick plank was the least common (8.71 %). The CAFS in the studied area are characterized by a wide diversity of shade tree species. These results provide a solid basis for promoting sustainable practices that foster the productivity and preservation of these systems, thus contributing to the sustainability and well-being of farmers.

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Section: Vegetation Structure and Potential Use Of The Trees As A Fun...mentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Frequency Of Trees By Cafs-agementioning

confidence: 99%

Diversity and productive potential of timber trees in cocoa agroforestry systems in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

Villanueva-González,

Ruiz-Chután,

Polesny

et al. 2024

RevFacAgron(LUZ)

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Socio-economic, political, and institutional sustainability of agroforestry in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

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Diversity and productive potential of timber trees in cocoa agroforestry systems in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

Diversity and productive potential of timber trees in cocoa agroforestry systems in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

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