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Riparian Buffers

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Components: Vegetation zones along waterways; Benefits: Water quality improvement, wildlife habitat, streambank stabilization; Implementation: Plant native species, create multiple vegetation zones, regularly monitor and manage vegetation growth.

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Silvopasture

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Components: Combination of trees, forage plants, and livestock grazing; Benefits: Enhanced animal welfare, increased biodiversity, sustainable meat production; Implementation: Careful selection of tree and forage species, rotational grazing to maintain grass cover, regular monitoring of animal health.

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Agroforestry Gardens

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Components: Mix of fruit trees, vegetables, and sometimes animals; Benefits: Food security, ecological resilience, educational opportunities; Implementation: Start with small, manageable plots, involve community participation, use permaculture principles.

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Multi-Strata Agroforestry

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Components: Multiple layers of plants including trees, shrubs, and ground cover; Benefits: High biodiversity, vertical use of space, diverse yields; Implementation: Plan vertical structure, choose complementary species, manage light through pruning.

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Alley Cropping

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Components: Trees or shrubs grown in rows with crops in between; Benefits: Erosion control, improved soil fertility, additional income from timber or fruit; Implementation: Select compatible tree species, manage tree height and pruning, rotate crops to prevent soil depletion.

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Forest Farming

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Components: Understory cultivation beneath forest canopy; Benefits: Habitat conservation, diversified income, shade-tolerant crop production; Implementation: Maintain a partial canopy, select appropriate shade crops, balance light and moisture conditions.

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Windbreaks or Shelterbelts

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Components: Rows of trees or shrubs planted to protect crops from wind; Benefits: Soil moisture conservation, reduced wind erosion, microclimate stabilization; Implementation: Determine optimal orientation, choose species based on local climate, periodical maintenance.

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Agrosilvicultural Systems

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Components: Combination of crops and trees on the same land; Benefits: Soil fertility improvement, reduced pest pressure, diversification of income sources; Implementation: Select compatible crop and tree species, manage spacing and timing for planting, implement integrated pest management.

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