Agro forestry is defined as a land use system which integrates trees and shrubs on farmlands and rural landscapes to enhance productivity, profitability, diversity and ecosystem sustainability. It is a dynamic, ecologically based, natural resource management system which ensures efficient nutrient cycling, organic matter addition and improved vegetation cover. With the adoption of National Agroforestry Policy, India became the first country in the world to have a comprehensive agro forestry policy. The major objectives of the policy include-
