Perceptions of silvopasture systems among adopters in northeast Argentina

Frey, Gregory E.; Fassola, Hugo Enrique; Pachas, Anibal Nahuel Alejandro; Colcombet, Luis; Lacorte, Santiago M.; Pérez, Óscar Gallego; Renkow, Mitch; Warren, Sarah T.; Cubbage, Frederick W.

doi:10.1016/j.agsy.2011.09.001

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“…Thus, if knowledge about how to use native tree species is an integral factor in determining whether silvopastoralists will plant those species, declining ecological knowledge about native tree species may drive or exacerbate declines in silvopastoral tree diversity, inhibiting restoration efforts. Smallholder preference for trees with multiple uses is widely recognized (Boffa et al ; Garen et al ; Frey et al ) and agroforestry proponents often promote “multipurpose trees” (Nair ; Harvey et al ; Cullen et al ). However, to our knowledge, our study is the first to link the number of known uses with the likelihood of planting silvopasture trees.…”

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“…On the other hand, declining interest in planting native trees may also suggest a need for more effective and persistent extension and outreach programs related to agroforestry and landscape‐scale restoration efforts. Lower interest in planting native trees may reflect a failure to reap anticipated immediate gains, leading to owners and managers placing less emphasis on native tree species among their workers (Frey et al ; Hayes ). The difference in motivations for planting trees is reflected in the importance of different predictor variables in 2008 and 2014.…”

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“…Likewise, as general interest in tree planting declined, utility may have become a more important consideration. Evaluations conducted shortly after the completion of restoration projects may overestimate the potential for sustained interest in restoration‐oriented practices because interest in a topic and knowledge are linked in complicated ways (Tobias ; Zhang et al ), highlighting the need for long‐term monitoring of landscape scale restoration projects (Kiptot et al ; Frey et al ; Johansson et al ).…”

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Decline in local ecological knowledge in the Colombian Andes may constrain silvopastoral tree diversity

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Local ecological knowledge (LEK) can play an important role in ecological restoration by guiding landholder decision‐making towards more ecologically oriented land management. Silvopastures are a promising option for restoring ecological function to degraded landscapes because they increase tree cover and diversity, moderating the impacts of cattle production on ecological processes. Some silvopastoralists possess considerable LEK that can shape silvopastoral tree communities, but little is known about the temporal trends of this knowledge base. We followed up on a survey of workers, managers, and owners of silvopastoral farms in the Colombian Andes 6 years later and found that the ability to identify native trees and describe their uses, and interest in tree planting, were significantly lower. Importantly, the likelihood that an individual would plant a species was linked directly to the number of uses they listed for that species. Furthermore, the utility of species became more important for influencing the probability of planting native trees over time, as general interest in planting trees declined. We show that knowledge about the uses of native trees is critical for promoting cultivation of diverse tree species in silvopastoral systems, and that multipurpose trees are most likely to be planted. Moreover, our results suggest that the socio‐economic changes driving declines in ecological knowledge elsewhere, including outmigration and limited transmission of knowledge to younger generations, appear to erode LEK among Colombian silvopastoralists. Preserving LEK is therefore a critical factor for ensuring silvopastoral and other agro‐ecosystems can contribute to efforts to restore ecological integrity to degraded landscapes.

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“…A clear and consistent message toward what makes successful silvopastures coupled with best management practices needs to be developed for silvopasture in the Northeastern United States. Little knowledge of landowners about agroforestry practices is not unique to the Northeastern United States (Barbieri and Valdivia 2010), and farmer education has been shown to lead to successful agroforestry adoption (Frey et al 2007). While farmers interviewed in this study favored trees, many of them were unaware of how to manage trees.…”

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Silvopasture practices and perspectives in the Northeastern United States

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The use of silvopasture systems on farms in the Northeastern United States has never been documented. Our objective was to gather baseline data to describe silvopasture practices and perspectives in the Northeastern United States. To accomplish this, we investigated the structure, management of, and reasons for use of silvopastures in New York state and New England through a series of interviews and inventories on 20 farms purposefully chosen as practicing silvopasture. Thematic content analysis was conducted to summarize interview results and identify trends related to silvopasture practices. Three farmers in this study had been practicing silvopasture on their farms over 30 years; the rest were new to silvopasture in the past 10 years. Only three of 20 farmers interviewed in this study had experience practicing silvopasture prior to implementing it on their farms. Forest conversion to silvopasture was the primary starting point for silvopastures observed on regional farms. Orchard, open field edge, outdoor living barn, and plantation silvopastures were also documented on multiple farms. Shade and a desire to maximize use of farm woodlands were primary reasons for silvopasture utilization. This research provides evidence that silvopastures are being used to diversify regional farms. For the practice to be advanced in the region further research is needed on the topic.

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“…In general, subsistence farming and an emphasis on the role of trees in improving the soil quality of lands are characteristic of tropical forestry plantation systems, and environmental sustainability is a major driving force for development and adoption of man‐made agroforestry systems (United Nations Conference on Environment and Development ; Sustainable Forestry Initiative ; Frey et al . ).…”

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Browsing preference and ecological carrying capacity of sambar deer (Cervus unicolor brookei) on secondary vegetation in forest plantation

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The browsing preference and ecological carrying capacity (ECC) of sambar deer (Cervus unicolor brookei) in acacia plantations for management and conservation of the ecosystem were investigated at Sabal Forest Reserve in Sarawak, Malaysia. The identification of the species browsed by the sambar deer was based on an observation of the plant parts consumed. ECC estimation was based on body weight (BW) and the physiological stages of animals browsed in six fenced 4-ha paddocks. Sambar deer were found foraging on only 29 out of 42 species of secondary vegetation in the acacia plantation. The remaining species are too high for the deer to reach. Planted species, Shorea macrophylla are not palatable to the deer. This augurs well for the integration of sambar deer into shorea plantations. The most frequently exploited plants were Ficus spp. Sambar deer preferred woody species more than non-woody species and they are browser animals. By producing metabolizable energy of 19,000 to 27,000 MJ/ha, the ECC was five head/ha to 5.25 head/ha. Given its contribution to the conservation of wildlife and its capacity to sustain the ecosystem, the sambar deer integrated farming system offers a promising strategy for the future of tropical forestry management.

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Perceptions of silvopasture systems among adopters in northeast Argentina

Cited by 37 publications

References 18 publications

Decline in local ecological knowledge in the Colombian Andes may constrain silvopastoral tree diversity

Decline in local ecological knowledge in the Colombian Andes may constrain silvopastoral tree diversity

Silvopasture practices and perspectives in the Northeastern United States

Browsing preference and ecological carrying capacity of sambar deer (Cervus unicolor brookei) on secondary vegetation in forest plantation

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