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Develop Climate-Smart Tree Selection for Regional Adaptation

Climate change is altering growing conditions, yet tree selection for agroforestry must consider both current productivity and future climate resilience. The challenge is identifying tree species and varieties that will thrive under changing climate conditions while providing multiple benefits. Barriers include climate uncertainty, limited variety testing, and long evaluation periods for tree performance. Without climate-adapted trees, agroforestry systems may fail as conditions change while missing opportunities for climate resilience. Successful climate-smart selection could ensure agroforestry viability despite climate change while providing guidance for tree planting decisions, potentially protecting investments while building landscape resilience.

Applied Sciences, Sustainable Farming, Agroforestry