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An assessment of tropical homegardens as examples of sustainable local agroforestry systems

This book chapter (#4) presents the potential of tropical homegardens as sustainable local agroforestry systems, with a case study in Nicaragua. It concludes that homegardens can a sustainable approach in terms of productivity, diversity and efficiency.
Type of Case
Printed publication (book, sourcebook, journal article…)
Publisher
CRC Press
Region
Americas
Biome
Tropical
Forest Type
All forest types (natural and planted)
Primary Designated Function
Multiple use