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Posted on August 26, 2019September 18, 2019

FAQs Table of Contents

FAQs

Basics of Forest Farming


  • What is agroforestry? What is forest farming?
  • What are the terms “non-timber forest products” and “forest farming”? I’ve heard these terms but I’d like more information.
  • I’ve heard other terms besides “non-timber forest products.” What are these other terms?
  • The general term non-timber forest products embraces many different products. How can we categorize them?
  • What are some benefits of forest farming?
  • Why should I undertake forest farming?

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