Instant Insights

Chapter 1 - Integrated crop/livestock systems with agroforestry to improve organic animal farming: A. J. Escribano, Nutrion Internacional, Spain; J. Ryschawy, University of Toulouse, France; and L. K. Whistance, The Organic Research Centre, UK

1 Introduction

2 Types of ICLS

3 Environmental and economic benefits of ICLS

4 Agroforestry as an ICLS

5 Animals in agroforestry systems

6 Trees as a source of nutrition and medicine

7 Challenges in integrated livestock and forestry systems

8 Conclusion

9 Where to look for further information

10 References

Chapter 2 - Tree planting and management in agroforestry: Lydie Dufour, INRA, France

1 Introduction

2 Choice of tree species

3 Tree planting

4 Plantation maintenance

5 Tree pruning and thinning

6 Conclusion and future trends

7 Where to look for further information

8 References

Chapter 3 - Temperate alley cropping systems: Diomy S. Zamora, University of Minnesota, USA; Samuel C. Allen, New Mexico State University, USA; Kent G. Apostol, Independent Researcher and Editor, USA; Shibu Jose, University of Missouri, USA; and Gary Wyatt, University of Minnesota, USA

1 Introduction

2 Potential of alley cropping

3 Design considerations

4 Functions/benefits of alley cropping

5 Competition for growth resources

6 Evaluating system performance: the case of the pecancotton alley cropping system

7 Future trends and conclusion

8 Where to look for further information

9 References

Chapter 4 - Sustainable production of willow for biofuel use: M. Weih, P.-A. Hansson, J. A. Ohlsson, M. Sandgren, A. Schn¼rer and A.-C. R¶nnberg- W¤stljung, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden

1 Introduction

2 Feedstock quality for biofuel use

3 Feedstock productivity

4 Cropping security

5 Biodiversity

6 Nutrient uptake and use

7 Carbon accumulation and sequestration

8 Ecosystem services and environmental impact

9 Case study

10 Summary and future trends

11 Acknowledgements

12 Where to look for further information

13 References

Chapter 5 - The importance of agroforestry systems in supporting biodiversity conservation and agricultural production: a European perspective: M. R. Mosquera-Losada, J. J. Santiago-Freijanes, A. Rigueiro-Rodr­guez, F. J. Rodr­guez-Rigueiro, D. Arias Mart­nez, A. Pantera and N. Ferreiro-Dom­nguez, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain

1 Introduction

2 The contribution of agroforestry to global biodiversity goals

3 Agroforestry and the protection of species and habitats

4 Agroforestry and the maintenance and restoration of ecosystems

5 Achieving more sustainable agriculture and forestry

6 Stopping the loss of global biodiversity

7 Future trends

8 Where to look for further information

9 Acknowledgements

10 References