Bamboo Agroforestry

Agroforestry is the integration of woody plants with other ag enterprises such as crop or livestock production. The idea behind agroforestry is to derive both economic and ecological benefits, two key goals of sustainable agriculture.

Bamboo as a woody grass plant is uniquely suited to agroforestry. Some of the many uses of bamboo in agroforestry are summarized in the list below.

Agroforestry Function ¾ Primary Use

1. Intercropping
2. Riparian vegetation filter
3. Constructed wetlands
4. Living screens
5. Permaculture

Agroforestry Products ¾ Value-Added

1. Timber
2. Craftwood
3. Fiber crop
4. Livestock forage
5. Bamboo shoots

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