Growth of Farm Forestry and Agroforestry in India after 1988
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https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2019/v145i1/107390Keywords:
Forest policy, Forest cover, Trees outside Forests (ToF), Farm forestry, Farm gate price, AgroforestryAbstract
National Forest Policy 1988 intends to reduce the pressure on natural forests for fuelwood, fodder and industrial raw material and lays emphasis on growing trees outside forests. In this article, Authors have presented an analysis on the growth of farm forestry and agroforestry, which are major components of the 'tree growth outside forests', in terms of spread, intensity, profitability and sustainability. Creation of a wood resource base of more than a million hectare outside forests in the country has benefitted the farmers and industry, and has reduced considerable pressure on forests. Authors argue that enabling policy and regulatory framework, improved tree productivity, and consistent farm gate price would help in realizing the full potential of farm forestry/agroforestry in India.
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