Small Scale Multipurpose Tree Production Systems in a Mountainous Region of India

Field Document No.28, 1991

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The study area lies in mountainous regions of Himachal Pradesh (H.P.) State situated in western Himalayas in India. The region is characterized by hilly terrain, poor accessibility, small proportion of land under agriculture, very small size of agricultural holdings, low productivity of agricultural crops, and large livestock population. Agriculture is of subsistence level and the region is deficient in food production.

The study shows fuelwood to be the main source of energy in these areas. The villagers cannot purchase fuelwood because of their very low purchasing power and have to, therefore, obtain it either from trees owned by them or collect from forests and common lands which are fast degrading. Adequate fuelwood production is, therefore, imperative in the interest of environmental conservation and sustained agricultural production in these areas. It also clearly shows the potential of small scale agroforestry systems in meeting fuelwood requirements of rural population through improved management practices and through more efficient use of fuelwood.

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	Summary
	Foreword
	Table of Contents
1.	The Region
2.	The Study Area
3.	Peoples Participation
4.	Research and Extension Needs
5.	Conclusions and Recommendations
	Annexure
I.	Species and Girth Class Distribution of Trees Growing Along Field Boundaries
II.	Species and Girth Class Distribution of Trees Growing in Homesteads
III.	Silviculture and Management Practice of 6 Important Multipurpose Trees
	Bibliography

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