Silvopastoral Restoration to Enhance Ecosystem Services and Increase Farmers' Income

The presentation delves into the multifaceted issues surrounding silvopasture degradation. It investigates the root causes, with a spotlight on the adverse impacts of climate change, improper grazing practices, and encroachment of agricultural activities. Silvopastoral systems, as a subset of agrofo...

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Main Author: Louhaichi, Mounir
Format: Ponencia
Language:Inglés
Published: International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas 2023
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/137249
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description The presentation delves into the multifaceted issues surrounding silvopasture degradation. It investigates the root causes, with a spotlight on the adverse impacts of climate change, improper grazing practices, and encroachment of agricultural activities. Silvopastoral systems, as a subset of agroforestry, strategically integrate woody perennials, forages, and livestock to enhance agricultural production and environmental services. The research underscores the historical factors contributing to degradation, contextualizes the significance of restoration efforts, and identifies key risks and drivers of change. Effective planning involves a comprehensive understanding of socio-cultural dynamics, land tenure structures, and the prioritization of restoration efforts. The overarching objective is to elevate the livelihoods of silvopastoral communities by bolstering resilience, increasing income, and enhancing overall capacity. A participatory multidisciplinary approach is advocated, placing a strong emphasis on community-driven restoration initiatives. Various techniques, including soil and water conservation, thoughtful species selection, and the incorporation of indigenous, well-adapted varieties, are discussed. Specific species, such as Hedysarum coronarium and Opuntia ficus indica, are recommended for their notable attributes, including drought resistance, soil improvement, and high fodder potential.
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spelling CGSpace1372492026-01-15T02:10:32Z Silvopastoral Restoration to Enhance Ecosystem Services and Increase Farmers' Income Louhaichi, Mounir agroforestry climate change indigenous species silvopastoral restoration community-driven planning The presentation delves into the multifaceted issues surrounding silvopasture degradation. It investigates the root causes, with a spotlight on the adverse impacts of climate change, improper grazing practices, and encroachment of agricultural activities. Silvopastoral systems, as a subset of agroforestry, strategically integrate woody perennials, forages, and livestock to enhance agricultural production and environmental services. The research underscores the historical factors contributing to degradation, contextualizes the significance of restoration efforts, and identifies key risks and drivers of change. Effective planning involves a comprehensive understanding of socio-cultural dynamics, land tenure structures, and the prioritization of restoration efforts. The overarching objective is to elevate the livelihoods of silvopastoral communities by bolstering resilience, increasing income, and enhancing overall capacity. A participatory multidisciplinary approach is advocated, placing a strong emphasis on community-driven restoration initiatives. Various techniques, including soil and water conservation, thoughtful species selection, and the incorporation of indigenous, well-adapted varieties, are discussed. Specific species, such as Hedysarum coronarium and Opuntia ficus indica, are recommended for their notable attributes, including drought resistance, soil improvement, and high fodder potential. 2023-12-15 2024-01-05T14:52:00Z 2024-01-05T14:52:00Z Presentation https://hdl.handle.net/10568/137249 en Open Access application/pdf International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas Mounir Louhaichi. (15/12/2023). Silvopastoral Restoration to Enhance Ecosystem Services and Increase Farmers' Income. Beirut, Lebanon: International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA).
spellingShingle agroforestry
climate change
indigenous species
silvopastoral restoration
community-driven planning
Louhaichi, Mounir
Silvopastoral Restoration to Enhance Ecosystem Services and Increase Farmers' Income
title Silvopastoral Restoration to Enhance Ecosystem Services and Increase Farmers' Income
title_full Silvopastoral Restoration to Enhance Ecosystem Services and Increase Farmers' Income
title_fullStr Silvopastoral Restoration to Enhance Ecosystem Services and Increase Farmers' Income
title_full_unstemmed Silvopastoral Restoration to Enhance Ecosystem Services and Increase Farmers' Income
title_short Silvopastoral Restoration to Enhance Ecosystem Services and Increase Farmers' Income
title_sort silvopastoral restoration to enhance ecosystem services and increase farmers income
topic agroforestry
climate change
indigenous species
silvopastoral restoration
community-driven planning
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/137249
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