The exploitation of natural resources remains a common practice in many countries to
stimulate economic growth, and coal is the most commonly exploited resource. However, the …

Agroforestry is often seen as a sustainable land-use system for agricultural production
providing ecosystem services. Intercropping with food crops leads to equal or higher …

Agroforestry is gaining interest due to its potential in enhancing climate resilience and
sustainability of farming systems. In this meta-analysis, the crop yield in agroforestry system …

Management and design affect systems' ability to deliver ecosystem services and meet
sustainable intensification needs for a growing population. Soil–plant–animal health …

Enhancing soil organic carbon (SOC) levels via improved fertilization strategies can promote
soil health and support sustainable crop production. While bacteria and fungi play a key role …

Grass swards in silvopastoral systems have a lower herbage production near trees than
open grassland. This is related to a lower nitrogen (N) uptake in an area close to the tree …

Tropical soils are prone to rapid degradation if not managed well, and agroforestry systems
have the potential to restore degraded soils and support agricultural production together …

Agroforestry systems are multifunctional land-use systems that promote soil life. Despite
their large potential spatio-temporal complexity, the majority of studies that investigated soil …

In view of the multiple challenges faced by agriculture, agroforestry can promote
multifunctional farming landscapes. While the law is a decisive factor for the adoption of …

Global change and the intensification of human activities have led to a sharp decline in
global biodiversity and other ecological issues. Over the past 30 years, ecologists have …