Agroforestry I: Principles and Practices (Coursera)

This course is part of the Agroforestry Specialization.

Syllabus

Introduction: A Synthesis of Scientific Developments in Agroforestry

Section 1 presents an overview of the history of scientific developments in agroforestry.

Definitions, Concepts, Classification and Global Distribution

Section 2 investigates how we define and categorize agroforestry methods

Agroforestry Systems in the Tropics and Subtropics

Section 3 is an exploration of agroforestry topics for the tropics and subtropics

Agroforestry Systems in the Temperate Zones

Section 4 is an exploration of agroforestry topics for the temperate zones

Agroforestry (Tree) Species and Their Productivity

Agroforestry tree species and their improvement, uses and products.

Soil Management and Agroforestry

Proper soil management based on understanding the nature and property of soils is critical to the success of any land-use system.

Climate Change, Carbon Sequestration and Agroforestry Systems

The role of agroforestry systems in climate change mitigation.

Ecosystem Services of Agroforestry

A review of the many additional ecosystem services potentially provided by agroforestry systems.

Food Security, Sustainable Development Goals and Agroforestry

Agroforestry's roles in sustainable development and global food security efforts.