Integrated agricultural systems (IAS) present a potent solution to address global food
shortages by integrating crops, livestock, and forests in a rotational or sequential manner on …

The crucial need to adopt integrated agricultural systems (IAS) as to resolve the challenges
threatening human and planetary health at all levels has created strong paradigm in the …

This study aimed to compare the socio-environmental benefits of one of the most widely
planted forest species, ie, Pinus roxburghii (Sarg., hereafter 'Pine'or 'Pinus') with naturally …

In Maranhão State, Brazil, soils are naturally acidic, nutrient-deficient, and prone to cohesion
and erosion. Removing the natural cover to establish pastures causes physical, chemical …

Conservation systems involving trees enhance the sustainability of tropical soils. However,
little is known on the effect of integrated systems with native and exotic trees on soil …

Soil quality can be understood as its capacity to provide several essential services within the
ecosystem and has been used to understand the impact of different managements …

Land cover changes threaten biodiversity and alter the geographic distribution of forests
worldwide. Studies on this topic are important to establish conservation strategies and public …

This study aimed to compare the socio-environmental benefits of one of the most widely
planted forest species, ie, Pinus roxburghii (Sarg., hereafter 'Pine'or 'Pinus') with naturally …

With an emphasis on its kernels, the babassu palm (Attalea speciosa) is considered one of
the main non-timber trees in Brazil. The main babassu forest stands are located in …

The conversion of native areas for exploitation with extensive beef cattle is common in
Brazil. In the state of Maranhão, due to the low technological level of the producers, the use …