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Agroforestry and the Maintenance of Biodiversity

Agroforestry is a land-use method that allows trees to grow in crop and livestock areas. Studies have shown that it is one way to conserve biodiversity, attracts species beneficial to farming, such as pollinators, improves farms by, for example, reducing soil erosion and is economically beneficial to farmers.

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Resource Type: Non-journal article
Audience Level: Middle school 6-8, High school lower division 9-10, High school upper division 11-12, Undergraduate lower division 13-14, Undergraduate upper division 15-16, Graduate, Profession (degree program), General public & informal education, Continuing education

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Authors and Editors: Peter Bichier of Migratory Bird Center of the Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Publisher: AIBS
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Copyright and other restrictions: Yes
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