Guidelines for Establishment and Management of Agroforestry Practices Thorwald Geuze ... In the first place , it is possible to use improved fallow practices to shorten the fallow period by planting nitrogen - fixing shrubs or trees ...

... processing of data ; design and analysis of possible improvements or alternatives for the forest component ; field tests of improvements or alternatives ; evaluation and validation ; preparation of guidelines ; promotion of adoption ...

Kass ' , A. Schlönvoigt2 1587 Key words : Improved fallow , perennial crop plantations , homegarden , tree crop association , evolution of agroforestry systems , slash and burn Introduction Based on the remains of fruits found in ...

Alnus acuminata ( timber and improvement of soils ) . ... stands and on good soil can reach a mean annual increment of 27 m3 / ha per year in 25 years growths of 10 m3 / ha per year are certainly possible on the majority of pastures .

Although improved management and marketing would be beneficial , it is recommended that the project concentrate on ... However , improved coffee pruning techniques could be considered for the the future and even at an early stage if the ...

... scrub forest , tacotal Introduction The presence of animals in improved fallows can enhance almost all fallow functions : animals can enhance fertility restoration , weed suppression , and seed disperson of fallow species . Possible ...

CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS 8.1 Introduction The conclusions of this research are discussed on basis of the objective and ... Finally , section 8.5 gives recommendations the way in which possible improvements regarding sylvopastoral ...

This long discussion of what amount to a series of possible conditions is not gratuitous . ... Agroforestry represents a substantial farm improvement , and project support for such improvements probably would have to be increased as the ...

Summary There are a large number of agroforestry systems practiced in the Americas in which nitrogen - fixing trees are used to ... soil organic matter , levels of available nutrients and improvements in soil physical conditions .

Agroforestry , as an experimental science and agri- cultural alternative in rural development is likely to continue ... in agroforestry systems which forms the basis for appropriate improvement and management recommendations ( Nair and ...