REVIEW ON BENEFITS OF AGRO FORESTRY SYSTEM

ABSTRACT

Agroforestry is a land use option that increase livelihood security and reduce vulnerability to climate and environmental change. According to Planning Commission report “Greening India”, that 33% forest cover can only be achieved through agro-forestry. Agro-forestry has many potential, such as enhance the overall (biomass) productivity, soil fertility improvement, soil conservation, nutrient cycling, micro-climate improvement, carbon sequestration, bio drainage, bio energy and bio fuel etc. Nowadays agro-forestry has gained popularity among farmers, researchers, policy makers and other for its ability to contribute significantly in meeting deficit of tree products, socio-economic and environmental benefits.

KEYWORDS: Agro Forsetry, Bio Drianage, Bio Fuel.

Author
S. ANITTA FANISH & R. SATHYA PRIYA