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Develop Urban Agroforestry for City Food and Environment Systems

Cities lack tree cover and local food production, yet urban agroforestry could provide both environmental benefits and food while improving urban livability. The challenge is adapting agroforestry practices for urban environments and integrating them into city planning. Barriers include space limitations, soil contamination, and zoning restrictions. Without urban agroforestry, cities miss opportunities for food production while lacking adequate tree cover for environmental benefits. Successful urban agroforestry could improve city environments while providing food, potentially creating livable cities that produce food locally while providing environmental services like air purification and cooling.

Applied Sciences, Sustainable Farming, Agroforestry