Role of social aspects in extent of on-farm tree growing in subsistence agroforestry systems of Western Himalaya |
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Authors: | Kamal Kishor Sood |
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Institution: | (1) Faculty of Forestry, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, 791 109 Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, Pin, India |
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Abstract: | Many so-called society-oriented agroforestry programs, mainly in developing countries, fail because they do not take account
of the social structure in their design. This study provides empirical evidence of the impact of social structure on the extent
of on-farm tree growing. The study has been carried out in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, in Indian Western Himalaya.
Analysis of survey data reveals significant relationships between extent of on-farm tree growing and caste, education of the
head of household, family literacy, primary occupation, government employment, mobility of the household head, importance
of tree growing for future generations, and holy tree worship practices. Households with concrete houses had more trees than
households with mixed, mud and wooden houses. The study implies a need to consider social factors to encourage the level of
on-farm tree growing and to design socially acceptable agroforestry programs. The study also emphasises the need for a holistic
approach to agroforestry development by integrating other continuing rural development programs with that of agroforestry
to increase the level of on-farm tree growing. |
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Keywords: | caste innovation worship tenure risk social forestry |
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