Farmer perspectives on agroforestry opportunities and constraints in cape verde |
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| Authors: | James E Johnson Orlando J Delgado |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Forestry, Mail Code 0324 College of Natural Resources 324 Cheatham Hall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 24061 Blacksburg, Virginia, USA;(2) National Institute for Rural Engineering and Forestry, Ribeira Grande, Santo Antáo, Republic of Cape Verde |
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| Abstract: | In the água de Gato Watershed on the island of Santiago, Cape Verde Islands, 51 farmers were surveyed regarding their attitudes
and knowledge of agroforestry. The farmers identified eight constraints to agroforestry implementation, with virtually all
indicating that a source of loan funds was the major concern. Space or land constraints and availability of tree seedlings
were identified as constraints by 94% and 88%, respectively. Despite these concerns, 92% of the farmers expressed a willingness
to adopt or improve agroforestry practices in the watershed, with 73% expressing a willingness to establish fruit trees, 53%
willing to establish trees or shrubs for fuelwood, and 16% willing to plant trees for shade. |
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| Keywords: | Africa agroforestry extension farming systems |
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