* addresses the underlying functional and biological nature of agroforestry and presents a balanced account of the potential of agroforestry practices * the author is a well-known contributor to agroforestry literature and was previously Director of Research Development at the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry * presents information in such a way that it will be of use to students and researchers from a wide range of backgrounds * the book has a large potential market amongst libraries and undergraduates and postgraduates in tropical and temperate colleges and universities that offer courses in land use subjects * extensively referenced throughout