This document summarizes Marney E. Isaac's research on the role of informal social networks in agroforestry adoption and management. Isaac examines how (1) the structure of informal information networks impacts agroforestry practices and land use change, (2) different actors influence network structures, and (3) distinct network topologies correlate with patterns of land conversion to and from agroforestry. Preliminary findings indicate that individuals embedded in diverse networks with few redundant ties are more likely to adopt agroforestry, and that centrally positioned farmers who belong to NGOs tend to have more diverse land uses including agroforestry. Understanding how information flows through social networks can provide insights into promoting sustainable agrofore
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