Balancing Food Production And Forest Conservation In Nigeria: The Agroforestry Option.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS) - Year 2018, Vol 11, Issue 11
Abstract
This paper examines the concepts, types and benefits of agroforestry as a veritable land use system that supports food and nutrition through the direct provision of food, by raising farmers’ income and providing fuel for cooking and through various ecosystem services. It also identifies agroforestry as one of mankind best hopes to create a climate-smart agriculture, increase food security, alleviate rural poverty and achieve a truly sustainable development. It highlights the importance of balancing the production of food and creating as well as maintaining good ecological environment for sustainable production and management of other forest resources. The paper concludes by advocating the involvement and mobilization of all stakeholders (government and farmers) towards the implementation of an effective and efficient agroforestry system that will reduce the necessity to cut down additional forest and encourage a fuller use of natural forest ecosystems for the products and services which they only can provide.
Authors and Affiliations
F. O. Idumah, C. Mangodo, P. T. Owombo, H. Opute
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