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CRC Press - The Silvicultural Basis For Agroforestry Systems

Name: CRC Press - The Silvicultural Basis For Agroforestry Systems
Brand: CRC Press
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Explore a specialized approach to land management with The Silvicultural Basis For Agroforestry Systems by CRC Press. This volume moves beyond general agroforestry texts to offer a specific silvicultural framework for the design and practice of these complex systems. While the Green Revolution often relied on intensive fertilizers, pesticides, and site modifications, modern agroforestry has evolved. This book examines how systems have learned from traditional indigenous methods to work with the natural fertility of marginal lands. By focusing on less intensive cultivation and the strategic use of fallow periods, it provides a technical foundation for sustainable land use. Whether you are studying ecology or looking for a scientific basis for agricultural design, this book offers a deep look into how silviculture informs agroforestry. It provides the necessary framework to move away from high-intensity chemical reliance toward systems that respect land productivity and natural processes.

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Provides a dedicated silvicultural framework specifically designed for the practical design and implementation of agroforestry systems.

Examines the evolution of agroforestry from intensive Green Revolution methods to more sustainable, low-intensity cultivation practices.

Explores how traditional indigenous systems can be used to manage the fertility of marginal lands effectively.

Offers a technical alternative to general agroforestry books by focusing on the scientific principles of silviculture.

Discusses the strategic use of fallow periods to maintain land health and productivity without heavy chemical reliance.

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Brand: CRC Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0849322065
Category: Books > Subjects > Science, Nature & Maths > Biological Sciences > Botany & Plant Sciences > Ecology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 20 December 1999
Listed Since: 05 February 2007

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