Objectives and anticipated outcomes

Objectives

• To increase awareness of the benefits of including trees with growing crops as part of sustainable agriculture
• To raise awareness of the value of agroforestry in improving soil fertility and preventing soil erosion
• To raise awareness of the nutritional benefits of various tree species recommended for agroforestry
• To gain understanding of the various benefits provided by recommended tree species

Anticipated outcomes

• Communities encouraged to regard agroforestry and tree planting as a normal activity on farmland
• The building and maintenance of tree nurseries in local communities and the introduction of a variety of recommended tree species
• Farmers encouraged to experiment and compare various techniques for tree planting
• People learn the value of local trees and gain confidence in their local knowledge
• The improvement of soil fertility and conservation
• The improvement of family nutrition
• Fuel wood becomes more available, benefiting the local environment
• The provision of opportunities to improve small holder income

This page was last updated on 22 April 2005