Forest farming
Forest farming is a type of agroforestry practice characterized by the four "I's"- Intentional, Intensive, Interactive and Integrated management of an existing forested ecosystem wherein forest health is of paramount concern.
Pronunciation
- /ˈfɔrɪst ˈfɑrmɪŋ/
Etymology
The term "forest farming" is derived from the words "forest", which comes from the Old French forest, and "farming", which comes from the Old English fearn, meaning "to cultivate land".
Definition
Forest farming is the cultivation of high-value specialty crops under a forest canopy that is intentionally modified or maintained to provide shade levels and habitat that favor growth and enhance production levels. Forest farming encompasses a range of cultivated systems from introducing plants into the understory of a timber stand to modifying forest stands to enhance the marketability and sustainable production of existing plants.
Related Terms
- Agroforestry: A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.
- Silviculture: The practice of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values.
- Permaculture: A system of agricultural and social design principles centered around simulating or directly utilizing the patterns and features observed in natural ecosystems.
- Sustainable agriculture: Farming in sustainable ways based on an understanding of ecosystem services, the study of relationships between organisms and their environment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Forest farming
- Wikipedia's article - Forest farming
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