Research Article | Published: 01 June 2011

Agroforestry: An Integrated system for conservation of natural resources in Northern India

S. K. Dhyani, Ajit, A. K. Handa, Nighat Jabeen and Uma

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 34 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 121-130 | 2011
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2011-949428 | Cite this article

Abstract

The present paper deals with the land degradation in shiwaliks and deliberation of suitable Agroforestry Models for conservation and sustainable production of natural resources in this region. The Agroforestry practices recommended vary from silvipasture systems to meet fuel wood and fodder demands to agrisilviculture system (Poplar +Wheat +Fodder; Quercus+ Maize-Wheat; Grewia + Soybean - Wheat etc.) for food and fodder, hortisilvipasture system (Mango + Poplar + Paddy - Wheat; Plum + Morus + Soybean – Wheat; Apple + Pea, etc) for fruit, fodder and other products. The paper also highlights the employment opportunities through Agroforestry in the region.

Keywords

Marginal lands, Salanization, Reservoirs, Agroclimatic, Desertification, Woody perennials, Rehabilitation

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Dhyani, S.K., Ajit, Handa, A.K., Jabeen, N. and Uma, 2011. Agroforestry: An Integrated system for conservation of natural resources in Northern India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 34(2), pp.121-130. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2011-949428

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