Revista de Agricultura Urbana Edição No 2 - Outubro de 2000

Ellen Radstake — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:00:59 +0000

Revista de Agricultura Urbana
Edição No 2 - Outubro de 2000
A criação de animais nas cidades e em seus arredores

FAO Urban and Peri-urban Forestry bimonthly newsletter

Ellen Radstake — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:23:27 +0000

Welcome to the second issue of the Urban and Peri-urban Forestry bimonthly newsletter from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Books

Femke Hoekstra — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:06:35 +0000

RUAF Publications

Femke Hoekstra — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:04:56 +0000

Since the start of the first RUAF programme until now, many RUAF Publications have been published. On this page, you will find links to the the RUAF Publications available online, subdivided per type of publication. If you are looking for non-RUAF publications, you should search our bibliographic database. If you are looking for a certain Urban Agriculture Magazine article, please go to the Urban Agriculture Magazine section of this website.

Urban Forestry

Femke Hoekstra — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:59:07 +0000

The Urban Forestry Community brings together stakeholders from all over the world looking to promote Urban and Peri-urban Forestry and Greening (UPFG). This interactive Community platform provides users with the opportunity to discuss, share knowledge and learn about good practices, related to optimizing the role of trees and forests in and around cities to alleviate poverty.

Urban Forestry for Multifunctional Urban Land Use

Femke Hoekstra — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 12:35:32 +0000

Cecil Konijnendijk and Michelle Gauthier

In: Cities Farming for the Future - Urban Agriculture for Green and Productive Cities

The contributions of forests, trees and other urban green areas to the quality of urban life and the environment can be significant. When existing good practices are built upon, urban forestry has shown significant contributions to the quality of urban life and the environment, together with other types of comprehensive green-space planning and management concepts. Through agroforestry systems, for example, urban forestry and urban agriculture join forces in supporting livelihoods. A review of the current status of urban forestry research and development, policy-making, implementation and education across the globe shows that advances have indeed been made. Urban forestry has been developed in response to the call for innovative, comprehensive concepts that promote the multiple benefits of urban green space. Sometimes named urban and peri-urban forestry, the concept encompasses the planning and management of forests and other tree resources in and close to urban areas and thus integrates different parts of urban green structures.

Introduction

Femke Hoekstra — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 11:54:33 +0000

René van Veenhuizen

In: Cities Farming for the Future - Urban Agriculture for Green and Productive Cities

Attention to urban agriculture has increased markedly during the last couple of decades. The number of activities to promote urban agriculture at international, national and local level has grown, but urban farmers in many cities in the world still struggle to get their main survival strategy recognised by city authorities. The demand of policy makers and local practitioners for inspiring examples of successful policies and actions in cities is therefore growing. Urban agriculture contributes to a wide variety of urban issues and is increasingly being accepted and used as a tool in sustainable city development. Currently the challenge is its integration into city planning and facilitation of its multiple benefits for urban inhabitants. This book seeks to present the current state of affairs regarding urban agriculture and sustainable urban development.

Cities Farming for the Future - Urban Agriculture for Green and Productive Cities (2006)

Femke Hoekstra — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 11:07:58 +0000

Edited by René van Veenhuizen (2006). Published by RUAF Foundation, IDRC and IIRR.

The Center for Subtropical Agroforestry (CSTAF)

Femke Hoekstra — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 08:39:42 +0000

The Center for Subtropical Agroforestry (CSTAF) is a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional center established in 2001 at the School of Forest Resources and Conservation (SFRC), University of Florida, to undertake activities in research, extension, and education and training related to
agroforestry.

CAB International (CABI)

Femke Hoekstra — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 08:38:31 +0000

CAB International (CABI) has as its mission to help improve human welfare worldwide through the dissemination, application and generation of scientific knowledge in support of sustainable development, with emphasis on agriculture, forestry, human health and the management of natural resources.

The Agroforestry Research Trust

Femke Hoekstra — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 08:35:09 +0000

The Agroforestry Research Trust researches temperate agroforestry and all aspects of plant cropping and uses, with a focus on tree, shrub and perennial crops.

Agroforestry Net

Femke Hoekstra — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 08:33:41 +0000

Agroforestry Net, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational resources about agroforestry, trees, and sustainable stewardship of land and water. The site contains current project information, publications, and links to other resources on the web. PO Box 428, Holualoa, HI 96725 USA; Tel: 808-324-4427; Fax:808-324-4129; E-mail: par@agroforestry.net;

Urban Forestry

Femke Hoekstra — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 12:02:03 +0000

Urban Forestry, introduced by: Guido Kuchelmeister (Tree City, Illertissen, Germany)

In: Annotated Bibliography on Urban Agriculture<

Annotated Bibliography on Urban Agriculture (2002)

Femke Hoekstra — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 11:28:34 +0000

In conjunction with Sida, ETC Netherlands, TUAN and other organisations, "An Annotated Bibliography on Urban Agriculture" has been produced. It contains 16 themes with State of the Art introductions. This Annotated Bibliography on Urban Agriculture contains a comprehensive literature overview in 17 chapters, each with a "state of the art" overview followed by literature references with abstracts.

State of the Art - (Agro) Forestry

Femke Hoekstra — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 16:11:24 +0000

Urban Forestry

Dr. Guido Kuchelmeister (TREE CITY, Germany)

TreeLink

Femke Hoekstra — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 11:19:42 +0000

TreeLink is an Urban and Community Forestry information portal and networking center.
Last month TreeLink had 1.1 million hits and we now reach 70 plus countries in twelve languages.
This site was created to provide information, research, and networking for people working in urban and community forestry. For the researcher, the arborist, the community group leader, the volunteer-our purpose is to inform, educate, and inspire.

Community forests in North East England

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:51:43 +0000

Clive Davies, Jonathan Scurlock

In: UA Magazine No. 13 - Trees and Cities - Growing Together

The Community Forest programme in England, announced in 1988, started as an experimental initiative by the Countryside Agency and the Forestry Commission, with an ambitious vision for the creation of well-wooded landscapes in and around major urban areas to be used for work, wildlife, recreation and education.

Urban Greening and Health: merging the issues in Kenya

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:48:21 +0000

Dennis Osino and Paul S. Opanga

In: UA Magazine No. 13 - Trees and Cities - Growing Together

A rapid increase in rural to urban migration has resulted in serious soil degradation, loss of biodiversity, deforestation, and deteriorating health and safety conditions, which have consequently led to food insecurity and ultimately extreme poverty in Kenyan cities such as Nairobi and Kisumu.

The Policy, Legislative and Institutional Framework for Urban Forestry in Zimbabwe

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:45:57 +0000

Makanatsa Makonese and Shingirayi Mushamba

In: UA Magazine No. 13 - Trees and Cities - Growing Together

The concept of urban forestry in Zimbabwe is applicable to pockets of forested plots that remain in the urban areas, as well as to newly established woodlots and vegetated parks for recreational and aesthetic purposes. Urban forestry also covers the planting and maintenance of ornamental trees, shrubs and bushes along the main streets, roads and avenues, by private residents to beautify their homes, and in undeveloped areas.

Economics and Public Value of Urban Forests

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:44:32 +0000

Kathleen L. Wolf

In: UA Magazine No. 13 - Trees and Cities - Growing Together

Scientific understanding of how urban trees, forests and green space benefit people has expanded substantially in recent years to include social, environmental and economic domains. Despite increasing scientific evidence, there is a lag in policy response in many municipalities.

Building a Sustainable Urban Forest

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:42:42 +0000

Terry Mock

In: UA Magazine No. 13 - Trees and Cities - Growing Together

In the United States it is estimated that 90 percent of the entire population now lives within the boundaries of what is commonly called the "urban forest" - a term used to describe the sum total of all vegetation growing in urban and community areas, including the city centre, city residential, suburbs and suburban fringe.

Urban Forestry Development in Beijing: A Historical Perspective

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:40:45 +0000

Jianming CAI , Tingting HU, Liou XIE, Yingli GUO

In: UA Magazine No. 13 - Trees and Cities - Growing Together

Urban forestry is often regarded as a key ecological asset of a city. Each year many efforts are put into urban afforestation in China to make its cities more attractive and liveable. In the case of Beijing, this is even more obvious, particularly since the city is aiming to host 'green Olympics' in 2008.

Designing Spaces to Work the Land and Build Communities

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:37:24 +0000

Antonio Lattuca, Raúl Terrile, Ricardo Kingsland, Pablo Abalos, Sabrina Cáceres, Carina Tamagno, Elio Di Bernardo, Laura Bracalenti, Laura Lagorio and Virginia Lamas

In: UA Magazine No. 13 - Trees and Cities - Growing Together

The experience described here is part of the inter-institutional and participatory research-action project called "Optimization of the use of vacant land for Urban Agriculture through participatory planning and management programs, to promote food security and participatory municipal governance". This project has been carried out with the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean of the Urban Management Program, supported by IPES and IDRC.

Multipurpose Plantations as a Tool for Periurban Agroforestry

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:34:02 +0000

Anne Oosterbaan

In: UA Magazine No. 13 - Trees and Cities - Growing Together

Multifunctional plantations offer a valuable contribution to mixed ways of periurban agriculture and forestry. They exist of a combination of trees with agriculture and produce a variety of products, offering a kind of nature citizens ask for.

Urban Fodder Forests in The Gambia

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:32:15 +0000

Yemi Akinbamijo

In: UA Magazine No. 13 - Trees and Cities - Growing Together

There is a growing presence of new animal genetic resources in West African cities geared to boost the local production base for meat and milk. Access to good quality feeds and supplements is becoming difficult for the farmers.

Grazing Animals as Park Managers

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:28:40 +0000

Inger Ledin and Anna Jonasson

In: UA Magazine No. 13 - Trees and Cities - Growing Together

Interest in using grazing animals in the management of parks and other urban green areas has grown in Sweden in recent years. Through grazing and trampling these animals create the conditions for a rich flora and fauna. This study was undertaken to document the use of grazing animals for management of urban green areas in Swedish municipalities.

Fodder Shrubs for Increasing the Incomes of (Peri)urban Livestock Owners

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:26:39 +0000

Charles Wambugu and Steven Franzel

In: UA Magazine No. 13 - Trees and Cities - Growing Together

In Kenya, there are about 650,000 smallholder dairy farmers and most are near cities and towns, where milk demand is high and marketing costs are relatively low. Milk is highly perishable, which is a primary reason why it is produced in and around urban areas.

Urban Forestry in China: Status and Prospects

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:24:48 +0000

Chunjiang Liu, Xiaohui Shen, Pisheng Zhou, Shengquan Che, Yanling Zhang and Guangrong Shen

In: UA Magazine No. 13 - Trees and Cities - Growing Together

Over the last 20 years, a rapid process of urbanisation has taken place in China due to increasing economic development. Between 1983 and 2003, the number of cities and towns in China increased 2.5 times to about 50,000, and the urban population reached the level of about 40% of the total population in the country.

Urban Gardening on the Small Islands of the Pacific

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:22:24 +0000

Randy Thaman

In: UA Magazine No. 13 - Trees and Cities - Growing Together

Pacific Island countries historically have been almost entirely dependent on subsistence and commercial agricultural, wildland and fisheries production in rural areas as the foundation for sustainable development. Today, however, these small-island states are among the most rapidly urbanising areas of the world.

Promoting the Integration of Agroforestry in Urban and Periurban Kisumu

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 20:19:56 +0000

Sammy Carsan, Geroge Wesonga and Miriam Wambugu

In: UA Magazine No. 13 - Trees and Cities - Growing Together

The dramatic increase in the urban population of Kisumu demands corresponding attention to food, fuel and shelter. Improving the quality of life thus calls for design strategies which include agroforestry.

RUAF - Resource Centres on Urban Agriculture and Food Security - (Agro)Forestry

Revista de Agricultura Urbana Edição No 2 - Outubro de 2000

FAO Urban and Peri-urban Forestry bimonthly newsletter

Books

RUAF Publications

Urban Forestry

Urban Forestry for Multifunctional Urban Land Use

Introduction

Cities Farming for the Future - Urban Agriculture for Green and Productive Cities (2006)

The Center for Subtropical Agroforestry (CSTAF)

CAB International (CABI)

The Agroforestry Research Trust

Agroforestry Net

Urban Forestry

Urban Forestry, introduced by: Guido Kuchelmeister (Tree City, Illertissen, Germany)

Annotated Bibliography on Urban Agriculture (2002)

State of the Art - (Agro) Forestry

TreeLink

Community forests in North East England

Clive Davies, Jonathan Scurlock

Urban Greening and Health: merging the issues in Kenya

Dennis Osino and Paul S. Opanga

The Policy, Legislative and Institutional Framework for Urban Forestry in Zimbabwe

Makanatsa Makonese and Shingirayi Mushamba

Economics and Public Value of Urban Forests

Kathleen L. Wolf

Building a Sustainable Urban Forest

Terry Mock

Urban Forestry Development in Beijing: A Historical Perspective

Jianming CAI , Tingting HU, Liou XIE, Yingli GUO

Designing Spaces to Work the Land and Build Communities

Antonio Lattuca, Raúl Terrile, Ricardo Kingsland, Pablo Abalos, Sabrina Cáceres, Carina Tamagno, Elio Di Bernardo, Laura Bracalenti, Laura Lagorio and Virginia Lamas

Multipurpose Plantations as a Tool for Periurban Agroforestry

Anne Oosterbaan

Urban Fodder Forests in The Gambia

Yemi Akinbamijo

Grazing Animals as Park Managers

Inger Ledin and Anna Jonasson

Fodder Shrubs for Increasing the Incomes of (Peri)urban Livestock Owners

Charles Wambugu and Steven Franzel

Urban Forestry in China: Status and Prospects

Chunjiang Liu, Xiaohui Shen, Pisheng Zhou, Shengquan Che, Yanling Zhang and Guangrong Shen

Urban Gardening on the Small Islands of the Pacific

Randy Thaman

Promoting the Integration of Agroforestry in Urban and Periurban Kisumu

Sammy Carsan, Geroge Wesonga and Miriam Wambugu