A Systematic Map of Agroforestry Research Focusing on Ecosystem Services in the Asia-Pacific Region

Shin, Seongmin; Soe, Khaing Thandar; Lee, Haeun; Kim, Tae Hoon; Lee, Seongeun; Park, Mi Sun

doi:10.3390/f11040368

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“…This would eventually increase productivity of livestock, reduce dependency on forest resources, and help to develop crops, livestock and forests in harmony. A model, called integrated tree-crop-livestock systems or agro-silvipasture systems, could minimize fodder collection pressure to the forest, supply nutritious fodder to animal and help to minimize climatic stresses through fodder species/trees plantation ( Capstaff and Miller, 2018 ; Ranjitkar et al, 2020 ; Shin et al, 2020 ).…”

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“…Agroforestry is important part of management system in many countries including China (Shin et al., 2020), while fodder trees are vital in the farming systems of mountainous countries like Nepal as well as to reduce the cost of meeting dairy cows’ protein requirements in Africa ( Thapa et al., 1997 ; Franzel et al, 2014 b). Also there has been growing interest to understand the functional role of trees for livestock as fodder in silvopastoral and agro-silvipastoral systems that include determining nutritional value of different tree species ( Luske and van Eekeren, 2018 ; Shin et al, 2020 ). Bringing such trees/shrubs into agroforestry system could be an important approach to protecting environments, plant conservation and at same time providing nutritious feed to mithun.…”

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Nutrient value of wild fodder species and the implications for improving the diet of mithun (Bos frontalis) in Dulongjiang area, Yunnan Province, China

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Wild fodder plants are valuable because they provide an important livestock feed resource globally, especially for smallholder farmers, and have important roles in natural resource management. In-depth knowledge of wild forage plants can motivate local people for feed resource and habitat conservation of threatened herbivores such as Mithun ( Bos frontalis ). Mithun occur in small patches in the mountains of Dulongjiang, nearby villagers domesticated this animal but left animal to freely graze in the mountains. Many fodder plants occur in these mountains, however, little is known about their nutritional value. We conducted an ethnobotanical survey to document important wild fodder plants consumed by mithun in the Dulongjiang Township. The nutritional content of 21 highly mentioned wild fodder plants in an ethnobotanical survey was examined. Laboratory analysis showed that Fagopyrum dibotrys were the fodder species with the highest crude protein (CP) content (26.89%), followed by Polygonum molle (21.88%) and Hydrangea longipes (21.12%). Synthesis of relative feed value index and grey relational grade, P. molle , H. longipes and Tetrastigma obtectum were ranked the top three nutritional fodders. There was a significant difference between 21 species on their in vitro digestibility and the most highly digestible fodder species was Elatostema hookerianum . Linear model analysis on relationship between frequency of citation of 21 wild forage plants by local farmers and their nutrient composition showed that the frequency was significantly positively correlated with the nutritional value of the feed (R 2 = 0.28, P < 0.05). We concluded that these species have high nutritional values to improve mithun production in integrated crop-livestock systems. Fodder species or mixtures of species with useful nutritional characters could be cultivated to improve livestock productivity, habitat conservation including that of mithun and wild forage resource management.

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“…We selected two bamboo products (i.e., cup and medal) due to high demands by traders 2. The price included medal components, such as strap and strap adjusting link 3.…”

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Assessing Sustainable Bamboo-Based Income Generation Using a Value Chain Approach: Case Study of Nongboua Village in Lao PDR

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Rhee

Kim

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Many bamboo species are well suited for agroforestry as they are more versatile and rapidly renewable than trees. Bamboo is an important income source for rural villagers around the world, especially in tropical developing countries, such as Lao PDR (Lao People’s Democratic Republic). This study applied a value chain approach to compare potential incomes from different bamboo utilization models: (1) existing model of selling semi-processed raw materials (bamboo splits), and (2) new model of producing handcraft products locally. Using a rural village in eastern Lao PDR (Nongboua village in Vientiane Capital province) as a case study, we provided empirical assessments of two bamboo value chains. Based on interviews with the villagers and stakeholders and government statistical data from 2017 to 2019, existing and new bamboo production chains were evaluated. In the existing value chain, the final products, bamboo chopsticks, are worth $6.74/kg. The value chain starts with bamboo harvesting, collection, and management, which are done by villagers in Lao PDR and taxed by the Lao PDR government. Bamboo splits are then transported to Vietnam to make the final products to sell. Local villagers received only 4.9% of the total value. The new bamboo handicraft model could produce 9 bamboo cups and 60 medals from one bamboo stem worth $52.6–61.7 and $343.8. In this value chain, bamboo harvesting, management, and processing to final products are done by villagers. The handcrafts were collected by traders to be sold at souvenir shops. Local villagers could capture 29.4%–42.3% of the total values. Producing bamboo cup and medal could generate 1.12–2.17 and 234.8–244.6 times higher income for villagers per labor hour and per bamboo stem, respectively, and allow them to use more bamboo resource than producing bamboo splits to export to Vietnam. If applied to other rural areas in Lao PDR, the new bamboo product model for handicrafts can be a better income source for local villagers in Lao PDR with sustainable use of bamboo resources than the existing model. However, it requires extensive bamboo handicrafts training over a year. Although alternative uses of bamboo would be different depending on social, economic, and market contexts, the value chain analysis demonstrated in this study can be applied elsewhere to increase local retention of economic values generated from agroforestry.

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The Role of Integrated Organic Cycle Farming in Tropical Agroforestry Systems for Sustainable Food Production

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Cahyono²,

Agus³

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Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

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A Systematic Map of Agroforestry Research Focusing on Ecosystem Services in the Asia-Pacific Region

Cited by 56 publications

References 62 publications

Nutrient value of wild fodder species and the implications for improving the diet of mithun (Bos frontalis) in Dulongjiang area, Yunnan Province, China

Nutrient value of wild fodder species and the implications for improving the diet of mithun (Bos frontalis) in Dulongjiang area, Yunnan Province, China

Assessing Sustainable Bamboo-Based Income Generation Using a Value Chain Approach: Case Study of Nongboua Village in Lao PDR

The Role of Integrated Organic Cycle Farming in Tropical Agroforestry Systems for Sustainable Food Production

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