National Agroforestry Policy

Agro forestry is defined as a land use system which integrates trees and shrubs on farmlands and rural landscapes to enhance productivity, profitability, diversity and ecosystem sustainability.

• It is a dynamic, ecologically based, natural resource management system which ensures efficient nutrient cycling, organic matter addition and improved vegetation cover.
• With the adoption of National Agroforestry Policy, India became the first country in the world to have a comprehensive agro forestry policy.

Objectives: 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 marginal farmers.