Aspects of agroforestry systems used in Mayombe and Lower Congo (Zaire)

Reference Type Conference Paper
Year of Publication
1979
Author
Author: Jean Dubois
Editor: Gonzalo De las Salas
Secondary Title
Agroforestry Systems in Latin America. Proceedings of a workshop held in Turrialba, Costa Rica. 26-30 March 1979
Pagination
84-90
Date Published
03/1979
Publisher
CATIE
Conference Location
Turrialba, Costa Rica
Language
English
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Collection Topic
Agroforestry
Abstract

This paper discusses the Mayombe and Bakongo agroforestry systems. The paper focuses on:

  1. The "nkunku" system of the Bakongo people. This is a centuries-old practice among the Bakongo. It has the dual objective of regeneration of the fertility of agricultural soils and producing foodstuffs.
  2. The issue of the traditional "mafufu" system among the Bakongo in forestry extension programmes of the Taungya type.
  3. The silvo-banana system, a specific variation of the Taungya system. It is practiced on a large scale in Mayombe for establishing man-made stands of Terminalia superba. (author)
Conference Name
Agro-Forestry Systems in Latin America