Examples of agroforestry systems in arid and semi-arid lands in Kenya.

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2000
Author
Gichuki, FN
Mungai, DN
Gachene, CKK
Thomas, DB
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Article
Language
en
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Abstract
This paper explores the potential of agroforestry in arid and semi-arid areas, presents various management practices and identifies a suitable agroforestry extension programme. Natural, social and economic environments, and their interactions with agroforestry practices are discussed for Tharaka Division of Tharaka-Nithi District, Sololo Division of Marsabit District and Central Division of Mandera District, Kenya
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http://hdl.handle.net/11295/51964
Citation
Fahlstrom, K., Gichuki, F. N., Mungai, D. N., Gachene, C. K. K., & Thomas, D. B. (2000). Examples of agroforestry systems in arid and semi-arid lands in Kenya. In Land and water management in Kenya: towards sustainable land use. Proceedings of the Fourth National Workshop, Kikuyu, Kenya, 15-19 February, 1993. (pp. 147-151). Soil and Water Conservation Branch, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
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University of Nairobi,
 
Department of soil science,
 
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