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Developing urban agroforestry in the current crisis

Code: 9781835454749
Publication date: 30-09-2025
Extent: 16 pages

Contributions by: S.M. Newman, BioDiversity International Ltd, UK

Chapter synopsis:

Urban agroforestry sub types are reviewed and the nature of current literature is described. Definitions for key concepts are clarified and steps in the design process are explained with a focus on dimensions of resilience and measures of effectiveness in the context of climate change resilience and biodiversity restoration. Two UK-based urban agroforestry case studies are outlined to give some answers to the key driving questions for ongoing research: (1) What would the system look like if we want to feed the most people per unit area? and (2) How can we use the land for maximum benefit forever?



DOI: 10.19103/AS.2024.0141.17
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Table of contents
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Agroforestry sub-types for urban areas
  • 3 Operationally useful definitions relating to urban agroforestry
  • 4 Dimensions of resilience
  • 5 Current literature on urban agroforestry
  • 6 What are the unique opportunities in urban agroforestry?
  • 7 Urban agroforestry design
  • 8 Measures of effectiveness: the forest garden challenge
  • 9 Case study 1: feeding people using urban agroforestry in the UK
  • 10 Case study 2: land and finance available for urban agroforestry in the UK
  • 11 Conclusion and future trends
  • 12 Where to look for further information
  • 13 References

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