Agroforestry systems in the Garhwal Himalayas of India

Dadhwal, K. S.; Narain, P.; Dhyani, S. K.

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“…It was noticed that most of the present agro-forestry techniques as practiced by farmers were poorly managed and in the majority of cases, the trees were neither protected nor replanted. Similar observations were made by Dadhwal et al (1989). In some cases, the use of chemical fertilizers on the rainfed agricultural land by some farmers of the nearby district led to dry up the indigenous agroforestry system.…”

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“…Traditionally, the hill farmers have maintained close linkages and balances between agriculture, forestry and animal husbandry, and based on these linkages the land use patterns are determined in the Garhwal hills (Maikhuri et al 2009). Some 20 years ago, about 76% of the human population was reliant for livelihood on 21% of land suitable for agriculture in the Garhwal hills (Dadhwal et al 1989). However, several factors including the continuous shortage of water over the years have severely impacted the traditional cropping systems.…”

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Status of an indigenous agro-forestry system in changing climate: A case study of the middle Himalayan region of Tehri Garhwal, India

Kala¹

2010

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ABSTRACT:The agro-forestry system is one of the best known indigenous practices for livelihood. In view of instant decline in the rainfed hill agro-forestry system the present study was undertaken in the hilly villages of Uttarakhand state of India with the major objective to assess the status and effects of various factors on this centuries old indigenous agro-forestry system. The survey documented a total of 26 herbaceous food crop species and 21 woody species that were raised by farmers in the selected villages of Uttarakhand. A total of 37 plant species available in the agro-forestry system and used for curing various ailments by traditional healers were also documented during the survey. The major cereals produced by farmers were Oryza sativa L., Echinochloa frumentoacea Link., Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertner and Triticum aestivum L. The indigenous system of cropping was locally called as Baranaja that revolved around the production of > 12 varieties of crops. Besides food, the species grown in the agro-forestry system were used for multiple purposes. Water scarcity, migration of youth in search of employment and changing socio-economic and climatic conditions were some of the major reasons for declining agro-forestry system and abandoning the agricultural land.

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Status of an indigenous agro-forestry system in changing climate: A case study of the middle Himalayan region of Tehri Garhwal, India

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2010

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“…In the Himalayan region, a number of indigenous agroforestry systems have been known from Himachal Pradesh [42] (Atul and Khosla, 1990) and Uttarakhand [42] ( Dadhwal et al, 1989) out of which agrihortisilviculture system, agrisilviculture system and agrihorticulture system are very common and frequent. Dadhwal et al, (1988) [42] and Toky et al, (1989) [43] have recognized these three agroforestry systems with their multifarious benefits to the hill farmers. Existing agroforestry systems and its components in Tehri district has reported in Vikrant et al 2015 [44].…”

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Assessment of Biomass and Carbon Stock along Altitudes in Traditional Agroforestry System in Tehri District of Uttarakhand, India

Vikrant¹,

Chauhan²,

Rizvi³

2021

Agroforestry - Small Landholder’s Tool for Climate Change Resiliency and Mitigation

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Agroforestry represents an integration of agriculture and forestry to increase productivity and sustainability of farming systems and farm income. It has been recognized as carbon sinks due to the need of climate change mitigation. The objective of this study was to compare the carbon stock in living biomass between altitudes and agroforestry system in Tehri district, Uttarakhand. The system compared was: Agrihortisilviculture system (Trees, crops and fruits), Agrihorticulture system (Trees and Fruits) and Agrisilviculture system (Trees and crops.). 1350 sample plots were selected in three altitudes. Three altitudes were: Lower (286-1200 m), Middle (1200-2000 m) and Upper (2000-2800 m). Results indicated that carbon was influenced by the altitudes. Carbon stock in the lower altitude (286-1200 m) was higher compared to the middle and upper altitudes. Agrihortisilviculture system contained maximum carbon stock compare than other system. It is concluded that agroforestry systems are playing an important role in the biodiversity conservation, soil enrichment and carbon storage in Tehri district of Uttarakhand.

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“…Weighing bottle method were used for determining bulk density [19]. Walkley and Black (1934) method [20] were used for estimating soil organic carbon percentage. Soil carbon stock (Mg ha -1 ) was calculated by using the Pearson et al (2007) [17] equation.…”

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CO<sub>2</sub> Mitigation Potential of Traditional Agroforestry Systems along Elevations in Tehri District of North West Himalaya, India

Vikrant,

Chauhan,

Rizvi

2023

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Agroforestry has a sustainable attributes with both tangible and nontangible benefits. In this study carbon mitigation and credits potential of traditional agroforestry systems at different elevations were evaluated. These traditional systems are: Agrihortisilviculture system (AHS), Agrihorticulture system (AH) and Agrisilviculture system (AS). Stand density, living biomass carbon and soil carbon were measured in each sample plot. The results were that stand density of woody perennials varied from 61 to 233 tree ha-1 across t elevations and systems, and , Grewia oppositifoila was the predominant tree species occupying most of the agroforestry land use system. Plant and soil organic carbon were significantly different (P ≤ 0.05) among systems and elevations. Total carbon including plant and soil was significantly higher in the AH system at upper elevations. Total carbon emmision mitigation varied with changing elevations and systems, being highest at lower elevation with AHS system. The total carbon credits was also recorded high at lower elevation, whereas the total value of C credits was higher at mid elevation due to the estimated agroforestry area. The total value of C credits from all agroforestry systems was observed (128977.59 €) of the study area.

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Agroforestry systems in the Garhwal Himalayas of India

Cited by 18 publications

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Status of an indigenous agro-forestry system in changing climate: A case study of the middle Himalayan region of Tehri Garhwal, India

Status of an indigenous agro-forestry system in changing climate: A case study of the middle Himalayan region of Tehri Garhwal, India

Assessment of Biomass and Carbon Stock along Altitudes in Traditional Agroforestry System in Tehri District of Uttarakhand, India

CO<sub>2</sub> Mitigation Potential of Traditional Agroforestry Systems along Elevations in Tehri District of North West Himalaya, India

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