Agroforestry to Combat Global Challenges: Current Prospects and Future Challenges (Sustainable Development and Biodiversity, 36, Band 36) - Hardcover

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Dr. Hanuman Singh Jatav, (Ph.D. BHU Varanasi-India) corr. Editor
Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University- Jobner, India

Dr. Vishnu D. Rajput, (Leading Scientist-HQS) (Co-Editor)
Southern Federal University,
Rostov-on-don, Russia

Prof. Tatiana Minkina, (Co-Editor)
Southern Federal University,
Rostov-on-don, Russia

Prof. Dr. Eric D. van Hullebusch (Co-Editor)
Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris / Université de Paris
1, rue Jussieu, 75238 Paris cedex 05 

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This edited book brings out comprehensive insights on agro-forestry systems to cope up climate change globally. The main essence of this book is to unfurl the positive sides of agri-silvipastoral system to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs) and temperature. Agro-forestry can be defined as the farming practice combining field crops, perennial trees and livestock. The impact of agro-forestry on ecology is implacable which is thoroughly discussed under different heads in this book. In addition, the book is bundle of different novel sections including tables, graphical representation, and figures showcasing the bright side of agro-forestry system. Furthermore, trees which are important component of boosting socio-economic conditions, especially for the indigenous populations have also been discussed meticulously. Hence, all together this book deciphers an account of agro-forestry practices in society and environment along with the major pros- and cons- of the system. Undoubtedly, this information could enrich the scholarly knowledge for graduate research fellows, teachers, scientists, researchers, and environmentalists in gaining multifaceted information of agro-forestry system in both ecological and economical aspects. Different research highlights will be helpful for the policy makers to implement this novel practice in intensive production systems and harness the maximum benefits out of this.