OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

Detailed explanation-1: -Agroforestry seeks to optimize positive interactions, such as mutualism and commensalism, and to minimize predation on crops and livestock and competition within and between species. Positive interactions may reduce stress to plants and animals, enhance yields, retain soil, and capture water.

Detailed explanation-2: -4.1 The basic objectives of the National Agroforestry Policy are to: Encourage and expand tree plantation in complementarity and integrated manner with crops and livestock to improve productivity, employment, income and livelihoods of rural households, especially the small holder farmers.