Name the type of agroforestry cropping system in which trees, forage and livestock co-exist on the same land?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) Silvopasture

Explanation:
• Silvopasture is an agroforestry practice that integrates trees, forage, and the grazing of domesticated animals in a mutually beneficial way.
• This system provides dual income from both livestock and timber or fruit/nut crops, while the trees provide shelter for the animals, reducing heat stress and improving animal welfare.
• In this system, trees are managed for high-value lumber while simultaneously providing forage for livestock, creating a diversified and resilient ecosystem.
• The trees in a silvopasture system are typically spaced further apart than in a traditional forest to allow enough sunlight for the growth of high-quality forage grasses and legumes.
• This integration results in increased biodiversity and better nutrient cycling as animal manure naturally fertilizes the soil and trees.

Information Booster:
• Agroforestry is categorized into several systems: Agrisilvicultural (Crops + Trees), Silvopastoral (Trees + Livestock), and Agrosilvopastoral (Crops + Trees + Livestock).
• Silvopasture can significantly increase carbon sequestration compared to traditional open pastures, making it a vital tool for climate change mitigation.
• It also helps in soil conservation by reducing erosion through the extensive root systems of the trees.

Additional Knowledge:
• Silviculture (Option A): It is the art and science of controlling the establishment, growth, composition, health, and quality of forests and woodlands to meet diverse needs and values.
• Sisal (Option C): It is a species of Agave (Agave sisalana) native to southern Mexico but widely cultivated and naturalized in many other countries; it yields a stiff fiber used in making rope and twine.
• Silage (Option D): It is a type of fodder made from green foliage crops which have been preserved by acidification, achieved through fermentation in the absence of oxygen.