Question

differentiate between agro forestry and socio forestry (4points)

Answer 1

Agro forestry refers to the cultivation of trees and shrubs are grown around or among crops and pastureland. It helps in managing land efficiently so that its productivity is increased and restored.  

Social forestry refers to the management and protection of forests and afforestation on barren lands. Lands are managed with the help of local village communities. These communities take care of forests and can also utilise forest resources to some extent for fulfilling their own needs and requirements.

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Answer 2

Agro forestry

1)Production of multiple outputs with protection of the resource base.
2)places emphasis on the use of multiple indigenous trees and shrubs.
3)particularly suitable for low- input conditions and fragile environments.
4)it involves the interplay of socio-cultural values more than in most other land use systems
5)It is structurally and functionally more complex than monoculture.

social forestry

1)Fuel wood supply,so as to replace cow-dung as a source of energy.
2)small timber supply.
3) Protection of agricultural fields against wind and desertification.
4) Fodder supply
5) Recreation needs.