Scientific and lay conceptions shape recommendation domains, no less so for agroforestry than for other areas of natural resource management. The belief th at trees are by definition ecologically-benign and socially-neutral has led to the unqualified promotio n of certain fast-growing and economically profitable tree species in the eastern African highlands. Yet et hnobotanical research in the eastern African highlands highlights a number of negative social and environmenta l impacts from trees. Following a brief introduction to the nature of these impacts, the chapter is dedica ted to a discussion of approaches being developed under the umbrella of the African Highlands Initiative to make explicit and to manage the trade-offs inherent in species selection. It also highlights some promising avenues through which a more nuanced and socially-informed agroforestry may evolve.
Publication year
2022
Authors
German, L.; Charamila S; Tolera T
Language
English
Keywords
trees
