Agroforestry for Biodiversity Conservation

Nair, P. K. R.; Kumar, B. Mohan; Nair, Vimala D.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-75358-0_21

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“…Many studies have found that the main practitioners and innovators of AF are indigenous people with local wisdom. They have practiced AF for thousands of years and have passed on their knowledge of developing, modifying, and adapting AF systems through learning and adjusting [172][173][174], including developing variations in plant structure and composition according to environmental and socioeconomic factors [175]. One key aspect of their best practice that the world can learn is that they always apply a sustainable and integrated approach to managing ecosystems in a multifunctional way and the innovation decision processes are common to any sector [55,176,177].…”

Section: Best Practices Of Safmentioning

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Mainstreaming Smart Agroforestry for Social Forestry Implementation to Support Sustainable Development Goals in Indonesia: A Review

Octavia¹,

Suharti²,

Murniati³

et al. 2022

Sustainability

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The increasing need for forest resources and cultivated land requires a solution in forest management to realize sustainable land use. Smart agroforestry (SAF) is a set of agriculture and silviculture knowledge and practices that is aimed at not only increasing profits and resilience for farmers but also improving environmental parameters, including climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity enhancement, and soil and water conservation, while assuring sustainable landscape management. SAF, a solution for land management systems to reduce the rate of deforestation, is a smart effort to overcome the food crisis and mitigate climate change that is prospectively applied mainly in the social forestry area. Optimized forest land utilization could be achieved by implementing SAF and applying silvicultural and crop cultivation techniques to optimize productivity and meet sustainability and adaptability goals. This paper reviews the existing conditions, opportunities, and challenges in the mainstreaming of SAF in social forestry implementation to support the Sustainable Development Goals in Indonesia. Mainstreaming SAF should include policy innovation and regulation implementation, the use of appropriate technology, and compromises or trade-offs among benefits, risks, and resources. SAF is a strategy to revive the rural economy and community prosperity through the optimal use of local resources as well as a form of smart landscape and land-use management that has significant roles in soil and water conservation, bioenergy, climate change responses, and enhanced biodiversity conservation.

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confidence: 99%

Mainstreaming Smart Agroforestry for Social Forestry Implementation to Support Sustainable Development Goals in Indonesia: A Review

Octavia¹,

Suharti²,

Murniati³

et al. 2022

Sustainability

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“…Furthermore, they encourage the presence of beneficial species like pollinators (Udawatta et al 2019) [51] , which is essential for both agricultural productivity and the broader ecosystem. The inherent complexity and suitability of multi-strata agroforestry systems are particularly conducive to a greater diversity of insect species (Bos et al 2007; Dagar and Gupta 2020; Nair et al 2021) [10,12,33] when compared to monocropping fields. This ecological richness in turn supports ecosystem health and resilience, as a diverse insect community is often indicative of a balanced and functioning ecosystem.…”

Section: Faunal Diversitymentioning

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Agrobiodiversity vis-à-vis agroforestry: Cultivating a sustainable future

PA,

Salimath,

Hegde

et al. 2024

Int. J. Res. Agron.

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Highly diverse ecosystems are confronted with persistent challenges including conversion, deforestation, and resource depletion driven by developmental projects, intensified land use, and expanded agricultural practices. Within this context, agricultural biodiversity, known as agrobiodiversity, emerges as a subset of overall biodiversity. Agrobiodiversity encompasses the genetic, species, ecosystem and even landscape diversity that sustains essential structures, functions, and processes in and around production systems. The consequences of losing agrobiodiversity within agroecosystems are profound, leading to ecosystem degradation, resource overexploitation, habitat disruption, and adverse effects. To confront the challenge, a promising solution lies in the adoption of time-tested agroforestry practices. This review article sheds light on the remarkable conservation value of agroforestry systems, characterized by their structural complexity, diverse plant life, and their similarity to natural forest ecosystems. Agroforestry systems play a pivotal role in preserving agrobiodiversity by reducing the need for further deforestation to accommodate agriculture. They also serve as vital habitats and resource reservoirs for native plant and animal species with partial dependence on forests while fostering landscape connectivity through corridors. Furthermore, agroforestry bolsters agrobiodiversity by creating concentrated, high-density zones near trees, due to favorable soil conditions, plant interactions, water resources, and microclimatic features. Therefore, agroforestry is a powerful tool for fostering agrobiodiversity, as it promotes a harmonious coexistence between trees and traditional agricultural elements, thereby enhancing the ecological richness and sustainability of farming systems.

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“…Cultivating diverse crop varieties and agroforestry promotes biodiversity, which is crucial for future crop breeding efforts. Sustainable farming methods sequester carbon in the soil, reducing agriculture's carbon footprint [26]. Adapting to changing conditions, such as rainwater harvesting, intercropping, and conservation tillage, equips farmers with tools to manage changing conditions effectively.…”

Section: Need For Climate-resilient Agricultural Practicesmentioning

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Enhancing Crop Resilience to Climate Change through Biochar: A Review

Kundu,

Kumar

2024

Int. J.Environ. Clim. Change.

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Crop resilience is crucial in the face of climate change, as agricultural regions face unprecedented challenges such as rising global temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and increased extreme weather events. These changes impact food security, crop yields, and the livelihoods of millions of farmers worldwide. Crops face threats from heat stress, changing pest and disease dynamics, water scarcity, and unpredictable growing seasons. Crop resilience involves a complex interplay of genetics, environmental factors, and agricultural practices. Researchers and agricultural scientists are exploring innovative approaches like selective breeding, genetic modification, and precision agriculture to enhance crop resilience. Integrating traditional knowledge and indigenous farming practices into modern agricultural strategies is essential for securing food production, ensuring the sustainability of agricultural systems, conserving biodiversity, and supporting community resilience in an uncertain climate future. Crop resilience is central to ensuring global food security, supporting rural livelihoods, preserving ecosystems, and advancing sustainable agriculture in the face of climate change challenges. Biochar, a climate-resilient agricultural amendment, is gaining attention for its role in enhancing agricultural sustainability and mitigating climate change. Its porous structure and high carbon content sequester carbon dioxide, improve soil health, and reduce nutrient leaching. Biochar's porous nature fosters a rich microbial community, aids in nutrient cycling, and aids in rehabilitating degraded soils. It also reduces synthetic fertilizer requirements and environmental pollution. Climate change significantly impacts crop agriculture, disrupting traditional growth patterns and threatening global food security. High temperatures cause heat stress, while droughts and floods cause soil desiccation, impairing crop yields. Increased plant diseases and pests spread, while higher CO2 levels stimulate photosynthesis but reduce essential nutrients. Rising temperatures disrupt vegetative and reproductive growth phases, pollination, and seed formation, compromising crop quality and market value. Biochar is a porous material formed through pyrolysis, a process where organic biomass is decomposed under limited oxygen conditions. It is primarily carbon-rich but contains hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and minerals. As a soil amendment, biochar is a stable carbon sink with a high carbon content of 70-90%. Its porous structure allows it to efficiently adsorb and retain water, nutrients, and organic compounds. Its large surface area facilitates interactions with soil microbes and nutrient ions, and its high CEC helps in nutrient retention and soil fertility.

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Agroforestry for Biodiversity Conservation

Cited by 4 publications

References 98 publications

Mainstreaming Smart Agroforestry for Social Forestry Implementation to Support Sustainable Development Goals in Indonesia: A Review

Mainstreaming Smart Agroforestry for Social Forestry Implementation to Support Sustainable Development Goals in Indonesia: A Review

Agrobiodiversity vis-à-vis agroforestry: Cultivating a sustainable future

Enhancing Crop Resilience to Climate Change through Biochar: A Review

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