Biological diversity
Land and Agriculture
Definition(s)
The interplanting of farm crops and trees, especially leguminous species. In semiarid regions and on denuded hillsides, agroforestry helps control erosion and restores soil fertility, as well as supplying valuable food and commodities at the same time. (Source: GEMET/ ALL)
Hierarchy
Broader: agricultural practice
Narrower: non-timber product
Related terms:
agro-forestry
agro-sylviculture
silvo-pastoralism
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