Multi-storey Agroforestry System Components
Agroforestry components refer to the species of plants that are utilized in a system.
For a clearer reference on multi-storey agroforestry system components, below is information about it from a study conducted by BS Forestry students:
The locale of the study is a Multi-storey System located in Brgy. Aggasi, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
The agro farm is owned by Mr. Rogelio Agredas and was established in 1985. The land area is approximately 7.2 hectares, managed and used for the reason of sustainable livelihood.
To gather the needed data, the students visited the farm to observe a part of the farm (approximately 2 ha), and interviewed the owner.
The components of the Agroforestry System:
Different systems utilize different silvicultural practices to thrive. For this particular system here are the silvicultural treatments that are implemented and their purpose:
Studying the components of an Agroforestry System enables us know its strengths and its weaknesses. This enables us to improve upon it.
In this study, after analysis of the data, the students formulated a strategic plan for the site:
They recommend that the agroforestry farm could adopt rainwater harvesting. Since the area has gained attention in recent years, especially after couple seasons of rainy days followed by several dry weeks during the growing season. Rainwater harvesting systems conserve water and help the agroforestry farm from water insufficiency.
For more photos on the site, and documentation, here is a video of the said study:
