Biomass Production Potentials Under Temperate Agroforestry Systems as Influenced by Selected Sustainability Indicators: A Case Study Approach with Supportive Evidence

摘要: The research data presented in this chapter are from two long-term ecological sites managed by the University of Guelph’s agroforestry and development team. One these is a tree-based intercropping site close to University, other an integrated riparian management site, located at Washington Creek, Ontario, Canada. In chapter, we have included analyses several sustainability indicators that were measured studies conducted above sites. We used them as evidence support sustainable production biomass temperate systems. selected soil carbon (C), quality, system-level C sequestration, biodiversity, water nutrient cycling availability, components biophysical environment, potential greenhouse gas reduction mechanisms. discusses their influence on production. At level, underlying assumption maintenance given threshold level should contribute continuous Among systems, buffer plantings greatest produce while enhancing environmental ecosystem services. reason for tree density can be substantially increased over types since there no associated annual crops grown under plantings. addition, they established terrestrial-aquatic interface both lakes streams, competition moisture seldom limiting factor. They also exert disproportionate regulatory many important processes—both terrestrial aquatic nature—at scales. short-rotation woody (SRWC) or herbaceous between rows. Along rows, however, high-value timber trees economic benefits with SRWC alleys generate short-term revenues contributing services described chapter.