{{The Director of Forestry Field Programs Unit at NAFA, Dismas Bakundukize has said felling trees for firewood, human activities and lack of skills on agro forestry plantations among citizens are a big challenge to agro forestry development in Rwanda. }} <\/p>\n
Bakundukize urged citizen to put more commitment on the increase of these species adding that there those who will benefit from them.<\/p>\n
Currently, the forestry coverage in general stands at about 24% of National territory.<\/p>\n
Among this 24% of coverage, agro forestry species occupy 285.046,9 ha which means 10,8% of the total coverage.<\/p>\n
\u201d The different between agro forestry species and classis forest is that they differ from distance you put between one tree to another. <\/p>\n
Agoforestry distance is longer than distance in classic forests.\u201d Bakundukize said.<\/p>\n
He added that depending on their nature, the composition of leaves and branches of these species contribute to the fertilization of soil.<\/p>\n
Bakundukize further explains that these species are major contributors in fighting against soil erosion.<\/p>\n
Economically, the Director highlighted the significant role of agroforestry species in improving socio economic condition among citizens.<\/p>\n
\u201cApart from being a source of firewood, agro forestry species can be used once you want construction materials like timber, fruits and vegetables which can be sent to national and international market.\u201d Bakundukize noted.<\/p>\n
Despite the small amount of money allocated to forestry sector, ongoing programs are positively impacting on the increase of national agro forestry coverage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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