Farming is not the same as social forestry , but there can be overlaps between the two depending on the context. Definitions: Farming (Agriculture): The cultivation of land to grow crops and raise livestock for food, fiber, and other products. Social Forestry: A concept where communities participate in the management and protection of forests to meet local needs such as fuelwood, fodder, timber, and employment. It emphasizes sustainable forest management , often on degraded or community lands, and includes afforestation, agroforestry, and farm forestry . Comparison: Aspect Farming Social Forestry Main Goal Food and economic output Ecological and community benefits Land Use Agricultural land Degraded forest land, community lands Focus Crops and livestock Trees for timber, fuel, fod...
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