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<p>Agroforestry, the integration of trees with crops and/or livestock, plays a vital role in promoting socioeconomic stability and environmental sustainability, particularly in arid and forest-deficient regions. Despite its documented benefits, adoption remains limited due to various socioeconomic and perceptual barriers. This study employed a structured questionnaire survey involving 250 randomly selected farmers across five tehsils of Bahawalpur district. Data were analyzed using SPSS, including chi-square tests and mean rank scores, to assess perceptions, practices, and economic impacts of agroforestry systems. The majority of respondents preferred monoculture cropping (71.35%) over agroforestry (28.65%). The main agroforestry systems identified were Agri-Silviculture (47.6%), Agrisilvopastoral (40%), and Silvopastoral (12.4%). Multipurpose tree species such as <i>Vachellia nilotica</i>, <i>Albizia lebbeck</i>, and <i>Dalbergia sissoo</i> contributed up to PKR 25,000/acre annually. A significant number of respondents (30%) relied on fuelwood, valued up to PKR 15,000. Tree density ranged from 5–12 trees per hectare, with a potential increase to 40 trees/hectare. Despite low adoption, statistical analysis revealed a significant positive impact (P &lt; 0.05) of agroforestry on household income and livelihood resilience during economic and climatic shocks. Findings reveal low agroforestry adoption due to perceived crop yield losses; however, practitioners report financial benefits highlighting agroforestry’s untapped potential. Satellite data show minimal forest cover&#xa0;(&lt;1%), reinforcing the need for tree integration. Agroforestry holds strong potential for enhancing rural livelihoods and combating environmental degradation in arid regions. However, misperceptions regarding reduced crop yields hinder wider adoption. Strategic extension services, awareness programs, and financial incentives are critical to encourage agroforestry adoption and maximize its socioeconomic and environmental benefits.</p>

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Evidencing the socioeconomic impact of agroforestry in an arid climate: a case study of district Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan

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    2025年5月31日

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  • Muhammad Madnee,
  • Tanveer Hussain,
  • Muhammad Abid,
  • Muneeb Khalid,
  • Hussain Ahmed Makki,
  • Nugraha Akbar Nurrochmat,
  • Mahmuod Abubakar Bashir

摘要

Agroforestry, the integration of trees with crops and/or livestock, plays a vital role in promoting socioeconomic stability and environmental sustainability, particularly in arid and forest-deficient regions. Despite its documented benefits, adoption remains limited due to various socioeconomic and perceptual barriers. This study employed a structured questionnaire survey involving 250 randomly selected farmers across five tehsils of Bahawalpur district. Data were analyzed using SPSS, including chi-square tests and mean rank scores, to assess perceptions, practices, and economic impacts of agroforestry systems. The majority of respondents preferred monoculture cropping (71.35%) over agroforestry (28.65%). The main agroforestry systems identified were Agri-Silviculture (47.6%), Agrisilvopastoral (40%), and Silvopastoral (12.4%). Multipurpose tree species such as Vachellia nilotica, Albizia lebbeck, and Dalbergia sissoo contributed up to PKR 25,000/acre annually. A significant number of respondents (30%) relied on fuelwood, valued up to PKR 15,000. Tree density ranged from 5–12 trees per hectare, with a potential increase to 40 trees/hectare. Despite low adoption, statistical analysis revealed a significant positive impact (P < 0.05) of agroforestry on household income and livelihood resilience during economic and climatic shocks. Findings reveal low agroforestry adoption due to perceived crop yield losses; however, practitioners report financial benefits highlighting agroforestry’s untapped potential. Satellite data show minimal forest cover (<1%), reinforcing the need for tree integration. Agroforestry holds strong potential for enhancing rural livelihoods and combating environmental degradation in arid regions. However, misperceptions regarding reduced crop yields hinder wider adoption. Strategic extension services, awareness programs, and financial incentives are critical to encourage agroforestry adoption and maximize its socioeconomic and environmental benefits.