Can agroforestry systems be ordinary practices in Romania?

Abstract

Agroforestry system seams to be necessary in Romania because the climate has undergone important changes and some of ecosystems are degradated; agroforestry systems ensuring the long-term enhancement of environmental quality. There are some types of agro-forestry that can be applied in Romania, some have been applied to certain extent, others can be implemented for the first time. In the first category enters forestry shelterbelts for crops protection, pastures with trees, forestry shelterbelts for the protection of watercourses, the seconds includes other types of agroforestry systems among which it is presenteda case study”agroforestry hunting system” which have been developed bysmallholders farmers.