Agroforestry systems and rural development in Costa Rica
Agroforestry systems are described and analysed in the light of their possible role as a means for rural development under the particular ecological and socio-economic conditions found in Costa Rica. Traditional (silvo-agricultural, silvo-pastoral and live fence) and non-traditional (taungya) agroforestry systems are assessed as far as their potential and limitations are concerned. The main trees, consciously mixed with the principal cash crops (coffee, cocoa, sugarcane) are Cordia alliodora and Erythrina poeppigiana. The trees incorporated in pastures are principally Alnus acuminata and Erythrina poeppigiana but locally Guazuma ulmifolia and Psidium guajava are important and interest is developing in Cordia alliodora and Cedrela odorata. For live fences the preferred species is Gliricidia sepium but there is growing interest in the use of other multi-purpose tree species. Two case studies of ongoing agroforestry projects in Costa Rica are assessed as regards their field implementation, main findings so far and their social impact.
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Bangor, Wales (RU)
1984
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| Subjects: | DESARROLLO RURAL, ARBOLES Y ANIMALES, ARBOLES Y CULTIVOS PERENNES, SISTEMA TAUNGYA, AGROFORESTERIA, LEÑA, CERCAS VIVAS, PLANES, PROGRAMAS Y PROYECTOS, INVESTIGACION, CATIE, COSTA RICA, |
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| Summary: | Agroforestry systems are described and analysed in the light of their possible role as a means for rural development under the particular ecological and socio-economic conditions found in Costa Rica. Traditional (silvo-agricultural, silvo-pastoral and live fence) and non-traditional (taungya) agroforestry systems are assessed as far as their potential and limitations are concerned. The main trees, consciously mixed with the principal cash crops (coffee, cocoa, sugarcane) are Cordia alliodora and Erythrina poeppigiana. The trees incorporated in pastures are principally Alnus acuminata and Erythrina poeppigiana but locally Guazuma ulmifolia and Psidium guajava are important and interest is developing in Cordia alliodora and Cedrela odorata. For live fences the preferred species is Gliricidia sepium but there is growing interest in the use of other multi-purpose tree species. Two case studies of ongoing agroforestry projects in Costa Rica are assessed as regards their field implementation, main findings so far and their social impact. |
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