We present a historical overview of forest concepts and definitions, linking these changes
with distinct perspectives and management objectives. Policies dealing with a broad range …

Forested landscapes around the world are owned, governed, and managed by many small
owners and collectives. The management decisions that these owners and collectives make …

The development of woodlots as an additional source of livelihood and as a land
management option for small-scale farmers is a challenging issue in the cereal-based …

Abstract Environmental Policy Integration (EPI) refers to the incorporation of environmental
concerns into sectoral policies in order to reduce policy incoherence and achieve synergies …

Alnus acuminata Kunth.(alnus) is widely used in agroforestry systems across the globe and
is believed to provide multiple ecosystem services; however, evidence is lacking in …

Tropical deforestation and forest degradation have resulted in substantial losses of goods
and services and a decline in the quality of life. Agroforestry is a viable land-use option to …

The relationship between land tenure security and long-term land-related investment is of
great importance especially given the current flux in property rights systems of agricultural …

Experiences in smallholder contexts indicate frequent mismatches between technologies
introduced and needs of farmers who must make complex decisions in reallocating their …

Densely populated rural areas in the East African Highlands have faced significant
intensification challenges under extreme population pressure on their land and ecosystems …

On-farm tree growing is potentially important for livelihood strategies and forest
conservation, and varies greatly according to local contexts. A detailed knowledge base is …