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CARBON STORAGE BENEFITS OF AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS
Citation:
Schroeder, P. CARBON STORAGE BENEFITS OF AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/J-95/394.
Description:
The process of land degradation is a local phenomenon that occurs field by field but also has a global dimension because of the sheer extent at which it is taking place. groforestry represents a link between the local and global scales. rom the farmer's perspective, agroforestry can be a way to increase crop yields and the diversity of products grown. n additional benefit is the creation of a carbon sink that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. n extensive literature survey was conducted to evaluate the carbon dynamics of agroforestry practices and to assess their potential to store carbon. he limited survey information available substantiated the concept that implementing agroforestry practices can help reduce deforestation.