Contribution of Agro Forestry in Rural Economy — A Case Study

Increasing population has put higher demands on the forest produce which brings the reserve forests under increased pressure and so agro forestry is the only viable alternative. Present paper gives socio-economic status, existing and preferred agro forestry models and choice of species for trees in four villages of Allahabad District. Motivation is the only factor to increase the area under agro forestry in these villages. Among all agro forestry models maximum number of rural people preferred to adopt Silvihorticulture system because of short term gains by horticulture prospects.