Agroforestry in Cold Desert Areas of Himachal Pradesh, India

Abstract

Agroforestry plays an important role in the development and improvement of an area. The existing agroforestry practices in different parts of India and their potential contribution to sustainable development in cold desert region of Himachal Pradesh, India, as well as the potential for developing and improving agroforestry with rural people participation has been recommended. Different agroforestry systems have been suggested for improving tbe productivity of land in cold desert region.