Agroforestry Guides for Pacific Islands

by Kim M. Wilkinson (Editor)

Pacific Islanders were once among the most self-sufficient and well-nourished peoples in the world. Their traditional agricultural systems integrated trees with production, a practice known as agroforestry. This book provides practical guidelines for planting and using trees in landscapes, gardening, and farming. Information on over 300 Pacific Island agroforestry species is provided. Topics covered include traditional Pacific Island multipurpose trees and their uses, understory intercropping, land rehabilitation, expanding traditional agroforests, nontimber forest products, windbreak design, timber and fruit production, financial analysis for agroforestry, and more.

248 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 2000

Reviews

[Steven McKay · Rating 3 out of 5]

While this book reads as a series of technical articles and frequently repeats itself, it is a good resource. It present a good mix of concepts and examples. The lists of recommended may not be appropriate for tropical settings beyond the Pacific islands, the text explains exactly which characteristics make these species appropriate. Consequently, a reader in, say, the Caribbean could identify locally appropriate substitutes.

The illustrations, bibliographies, and list of supporting resources are valuable. An updated supplement would be valuable, especially if the resource lists and bibliographies were to expand beyond English language material.