An Introduction to Agroforestry

This comprehensive resource addresses the growing interest in agroforestry education, aiming to serve as a foundational textbook for students and instructors. An Introduction to Agroforestry fills a crucial gap.

In recent years, the field of agroforestry has experienced significant growth, particularly in the realms of education and training. An Introduction to Agroforestry explores this evolution, highlighting how agroforestry has matured over the past fifteen years. As interest in this vital area has surged, many educational institutions worldwide have begun incorporating agroforestry into their curricula, offering courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This development reflects a broader recognition of the importance of integrating agricultural practices with forestry for sustainable land use.

Despite the increase in publications on agroforestry, there has been a notable absence of a comprehensive textbook that serves as a foundational resource. An Introduction to Agroforestry aims to fill this gap, emerging from the author's personal experiences teaching a graduate-level course in agroforestry at the University of Florida. The need for a structured educational resource became apparent during this time, prompting the author to embark on the creation of this book.

The initiative gained further momentum during the Second International Workshop on Professional Education and Training, which emphasized the necessity for an introductory textbook to support global agroforestry education. Drawing from the author's extensive involvement in various educational and training programs, as well as interactions with instructors and students worldwide, this book is designed to provide a solid grounding in agroforestry principles and practices, making it an essential resource for educators and students alike.