silvopastoralism

Definition

A sustainable land-management practice that intentionally integrates trees, forage plants, and livestock grazing within the same area to enhance ecological health and production efficiency.

Etymology

The term is a hybrid derived from the Latin 'silva' (forest) and 'pastoralis' (relating to shepherds or grazing), combined with the suffix '-ism' to denote a system or practice.

In the news

The article includes silvopastoralism as an agroecological practice that can help reduce emissions while maintaining food production, serving as a more nuanced alternative to simply reducing herd sizes.

Scientists warn ‘carbon tunnel vision’ risks misguided climate policies on livestock

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