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Rapid appraisal of Agroforestry practices, Systems And Technology (RAFT)

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Agroforestry practices, systems and technology exist in many forms but are often 'invisible' in official documents and statistics that see agriculture, commodities and forestry as separate sectors. The Rapid Appraisal of Agroforestry Practices, Systems and Technology (RAFT) tool helps assess what exists in the landscape as seen through the eyes of farmers and land managers and to relate that to emerging classifications of land use to become more inclusive

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