CooldownAgroforestry
Agroforestry is a combination of agriculture and forestry in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland. This increases biodiversity and also reduces erosion.
In the game
In the game Climate Cooldown, "Agroforestry" is a Cooldown card which helps heal the land, reduce our impact and also helps provide a source of food.
Prospective degrees
AgroecologyEnvironmental Studiesforestryagricultural scienceland managementenvironmental economics
Careers
Agroforestry specialistSustainable agriculture consultant
For the classroom
Discussion prompts by grade level
- What is agroforestry and how does it relate to climate change?
- What does the word 'agro' in agroforestry mean?
- Explain the concept of agroforestry and its role in sustainable agriculture and climate resilience.
- Discuss the environmental and socio-economic benefits of integrating trees into agricultural systems.
- How can agroforestry practices contribute to soil conservation and carbon sequestration?
- Analyze the potential of agroforestry to enhance food security, mitigate climate change, and promote rural livelihoods.
- Evaluate the challenges and opportunities associated with scaling up agroforestry systems at regional and global levels.
- How do traditional agroforestry practices compare to modern agroforestry techniques in terms of resilience and sustainability?
- Critically assess the scientific literature on the ecological, economic, and social impacts of agroforestry systems in different agro-ecological zones.
- Discuss the role of agroforestry in regenerative agriculture and its potential to contribute to global climate change mitigation and adaptation goals.
- Evaluate the policy frameworks and financial mechanisms needed to promote widespread adoption of agroforestry practices among smallholder farmers and large-scale agricultural enterprises.
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