Indigenous agroforestry systems in Hambantota district: An indicative study

Given that 'agroforestry' and village or social forestry are now commonly considered to be valuable components within integrated development efforts, it would seem worth investigating in more detail what sort of indigenous agroforestry is going on already in Hambantota district before launching into new schemes. For an understanding of existing systems, their merits and limitations can, of course, greatly increase the chances of making successful interventions. It was for this reason that this small study was carried out. (author)

This document includes sections on:

• research aims and methods;
• forest margin villages of Katuwana;
• intermediate zone vegetable growing areas;
• rice settlement areas; and
• chen cultivation areas.