Characteristics of agroforestry systems
- Involves two or more species of plants (plants or animals) at least on of which is woody perennials.
- Always have two or more outputs.
- Cropping cycle is always longer than one year.
- Ecologically and economically complex system than a mono-cropping.
- Significant interaction between woody and non-woody components of the system.
- Efficient use of available resources.
- Improve local environment.
- Finally, income generation from the sale of agroforestry products.