Agroforestry

3 credits · Graduate

This course introduces students to agroforestry concepts, strategies and practices (systems). Discussions include ecological, economic, and social circumstances under which a landowner lives and makes decisions about whether or not to practice agroforestry. Both temperate and tropical approaches to agroforestry systems are addressed in the course. Special attention is given to agroforestry research and development in British Columbia. Students are exposed to current modelling techniques used in agroforestry, as well as research opportunities in agroforestry. Preclusion(s): NREM 413-3