Agroforestry (Sustainability)

Agroforestry Sites:

Forest, Farm, and Community Tree Network (FACT Net) Forest, Farm, and Community Tree Network (FACT Net): An incarnation of the Nitrogen Fixing Tree Association (NFTA), which provides information on the use of nitrogen fixing and multipurpose trees. (Agroforestry) http://www.winrock.org/forestry/factnet.htm USDA National Agroforestry Center USDA National Agroforestry Center: Extensive information about agroforestry, techniques for use in by ranchers and farmers, and US government research in this area. (Agroforestry) http://www.unl.edu/nac/ Sustainable Harvest International Sustainable Harvest International: Providing farmers and communities in the tropics with long-term assistance implementing environmentally and economically sustainable technologies. (Agroforestry) http://www.sustainableharvest.org/ AridZoneReforestation.ca AridZoneReforestation.ca: Contains knowledge for planning reforestation projects in semi-arid areas of developing countries. (Agroforestry) http://www.aridzonereforestation.ca World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF): The World Agroforestry Centre combines excellence in scientific research and development to address global poverty, hunger and environmental needs through collaborative programs and partnerships that transform lives and landscapes locally and globally. (Agroforestry) http://www.worldagroforestrycentre.org Agroforestry Research Trust Agroforestry Research Trust: English nonprofit group conducts research into temperate agroforestry and into all aspects of plant cropping and uses, with a focus on tree, shrub and perennial crops. (Agroforestry) http://www.agroforestry.co.uk/ Forestry AgNIC: Agroforestry Forestry AgNIC: Agroforestry: Collection of internet links in agroforestry. (Agroforestry) http://forestry.lib.umn.edu/agnic/agroforestry.phtml Agroforestry.net Agroforestry.net: Provides practitioner information and training in tropical agroforestry and forestry. (Agroforestry) http://www.agroforestry.net/ University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry: Foci are interdisciplinary research, education, training and demonstration. The aim is to initiate, coordinate and enhance agroforestry activities to meet environmental, social and economic land management needs. (Agroforestry) http://agebb.missouri.edu/umca/ ECHO - Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization ECHO - Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization: Offers useful information and resources to practitioners around the world, with an emphasis on self-sufficiency systems to prevent food shortages. Topics include tropical agriculture and appropriate technology. (Agroforestry) http://www.echonet.org/ Leucaena, The Environmental Regeneration Tree Leucaena, The Environmental Regeneration Tree: Information on the multiple uses of Leucaena, using Leucaena to fight global warming and use as multiple utlity crop for tropical farmers and landowners. Access to seeds and consultancy. (Agroforestry) http://www.satglobal.com/leuccore.htm Glossary for agroforestry Glossary for agroforestry: A glossary of the terms used in scientific writing about agroforestry. (Agroforestry) http://www.bugwood.org/glossary/ The Australian Master TreeGrower Program The Australian Master TreeGrower Program: An 8 weeks educational program for landholders that can make an important contribution to the development of farm forestry. University of Melbourne. (Agroforestry) http://www.mtg.unimelb.edu.au/ Living Houses - Ficus Root Arborculture Living Houses - Ficus Root Arborculture: A method of molding trees to any shape desired. For use in architecture, landscaping and ecological behaviour. (Agroforestry) http://corky.net/~eze/ ForestInformation.com ForestInformation.com: Offers educational content on sustainable forest management from Canadian, U.S. and United Nations forestry resources. Operated by forestry companies and industry associations. Includes a kids and teachers section. (Agroforestry) http://forestinformation.com/ Trees for the Future Trees for the Future: Trees for the Future is a non-profit organization initiating and supporting agroforestry self-help projects in cooperation with groups and individuals in developing countries. (Agroforestry) http://www.treesftf.org/ Native American Agroforestry Native American Agroforestry: A research paper detailing some of the ecological aspects of the Northeastern Native American agroforestry practices. (Agroforestry) http://www.daviesand.com/Papers/Tree_Crops/Indian_Agroforestry/ Brazil Nut Project Brazil Nut Project: About the Brazil nut and its role in tropical forest conservation. Project is conducting research on Brazil nuts, a popular commercial nut and a valuable non-timber forest product, with objective of increasing as an economically valuable forest product. (Agroforestry) http://www.bertholletia.org/bertholletia/ Management of Organic Inputs in Soils of the Tropics Homepage Management of Organic Inputs in Soils of the Tropics Homepage: Management of Organic Inputs in Soils of the Tropics (MOIST) is a rich source of information on green manure/cover crops and hosts an active email discussion group on green manures/cover crops. (Agroforestry) http://ppathw3.cals.cornell.edu/mba_project/moist/home2.html Association for Temperate Agroforestry Association for Temperate Agroforestry: Promotes the wider adoption of agroforestry by landowners in temperate regions of North America. Information about the organization and about agroforestry. (Agroforestry) http://www.missouri.edu/~afta/ Forest Sanctuaries Australia Forest Sanctuaries Australia: When you foster a tree it is a gift for life. Over the ensuing years, the tree will bear testimonial of your love for someone special and concern for the environment. (Agroforestry) http://www.forestsanctuaries.com