2011
DOI: 10.1007/s10457-011-9391-6
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Fuelwood demand and supply in Rwanda and the role of agroforestry

Abstract: Fuelwood in Rwanda is assumed to come from forests and woodlands, thus contributing to large-scale deforestation. Available studies on fuelwood demand and supply support this assumption and indicate a continuously rising demand of fuelwood, notably from forest plantations. These assertions are insufficiently substantiated as existing forest stock may not be depleted by rapid increase in demand for food and energy resources resulting from population growth, but rather from the need for agricultural land. Eviden… Show more

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“…In many settled areas the population density is exceptionally high (150-800 people/km 2 ) due to its favorable climate to cultivation [44]. Currently, nearly 90 percent of the population in the region is dependent on subsistence farming for their livelihood [45,46]. However, intensive agriculture practices in the areas have led to extensive problems of soil runoff and erosion [38].…”
Section: Study Areamentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In many settled areas the population density is exceptionally high (150-800 people/km 2 ) due to its favorable climate to cultivation [44]. Currently, nearly 90 percent of the population in the region is dependent on subsistence farming for their livelihood [45,46]. However, intensive agriculture practices in the areas have led to extensive problems of soil runoff and erosion [38].…”
Section: Study Areamentioning
confidence: 99%
“…acuminata is most preferred in this area since it provides stakes for climbing beans (Bucagu 2013), fixes nitrogen, and is less competitive with crops especially under the intense pruning regime applied by farmers in this region (Peden et al 1993;Ndayambaje and Mohren 2011).…”
Section: Farmers' Perceptions Of Tree Crop Interactions Influence Agrmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Other researchers in Rwanda (Bucagu, 2013;Mugunga, 2016) argued that yield decline in agroforestry could be compensated for by the value of tree products. While yield benefits are a good starting point for an economic evaluation (Cannell et al, 1996), agroforestry might give greater economic benefits than sole-crop or sole-tree systems (Price, 1995) especially in highly populated areas where the demand for forest products is not met (Ndayambaje and Mohren, 2011) and alternative food sources are available on local markets.…”
Section: Maize Phenologymentioning
confidence: 99%
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