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FUNCiTREE
Functional diversity and sustainable agroforestry in semi-arid and arid landscapes.
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FUNCiTREE investigated how functional traits of trees could support multiple ecosystem services in agroforestry and silvopastoral landscapes in Africa and Central America.
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2013Final conference →
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2009–2022News archive →
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Research across landscapes
Using functional ecology as a framework, the project explored relationships between tree characteristics, management and ecosystem functions, with a focus on locally suitable tree species and their relevance to farmers.
Its work combined ecological research with knowledge and priorities from local stakeholders.