Agroforestry Practices on Sloping Land in Northwest Vietnam

This publication presents agroforestry models suitable for sloping lands in Northwest Vietnam to reduce soil erosion, improve soil fertility, and enhance local livelihoods. The document introduces principles for designing agroforestry systems that integrate annual crops, forestry species, and fruit trees under sustainable land management practices. It also provides technical guidance on cultivation, soil conservation, and biodiversity-friendly farming approaches. Furthermore, the publication analyzes the economic and environmental benefits of agroforestry models, highlighting their contribution to climate change adaptation and sustainable rural development in mountainous areas of Vietnam through practical case studies and field experiences.

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Title Agroforestry Practices on Sloping Land in Northwest Vietnam
Description This publication presents agroforestry models suitable for sloping lands in Northwest Vietnam to reduce soil erosion, improve soil fertility, and enhance local livelihoods. The document introduces principles for designing agroforestry systems that integrate annual crops, forestry species, and fruit trees under sustainable land management practices. It also provides technical guidance on cultivation, soil conservation, and biodiversity-friendly farming approaches. Furthermore, the publication analyzes the economic and environmental benefits of agroforestry models, highlighting their contribution to climate change adaptation and sustainable rural development in mountainous areas of Vietnam through practical case studies and field experiences.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Sustainable food system
  • Biodiversity
Agroecology Keyword
  • Agroforestry
  • Conservation agriculture
  • Integrated crop livestock system
  • Local food system
Contributing organisations Viện Khoa học Lâm nghiệp Việt Nam (VAFS), Trường Đại học Tây Bắc
Author La Nguyễn, Delia Catacutan, Trần Trà My, Vũ Thị Hạnh, Đỗ Văn Hùng, Phạm Hữu Thương, Nguyễn Mai Phương,
Year 2016
Type of document Practical how-to
Language Vietnamese
Country Vietnam
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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