Economic evaluation of agroforestry projects

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4336/2016.pfb.36.88.1218

Keywords:

Economic analysis, Agroforestry systems, Project management

Abstract

Studies of agroforestry systems (AFSs) economic feasibility require more efforts to evaluate due to the complexity of the activity. Among the reasons are the greatest number of elements to be considered, the need to provide effects of interactions between intercropped species and the difficulty of valuing environmental benefits of the system. Thus, the aim of this study was to analyze and summarize the main economic valuation methods described in the literature. It was possible to determine which items must be counted in the analysis and how to assign value to them to define the main incomes and project costs. Also, the main methods of economic analysis were drawn and we discussed how to compare their results. Finally, it was understood that there are difficulties in evaluation of others AFSs benefits, but they can be overcome by presented methodologies. In addition, it was created the need to promote environmental benefits of the system (externalities), in order to enhance their market values.

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Author Biographies

  • Diogo Nepomuceno Cosenza, Federal University of Viçosa
    http://lattes.cnpq.br/0496006405127895
  • Silvio Nolasco de Oliveira Neto, Federal University of Viçosa
    http://lattes.cnpq.br/9977741737961351
  • Laércio Antônio Gonçalves Jacovine, Federal University of Viçosa
    http://lattes.cnpq.br/1174194948048451
  • Caroline Ribeiro Rodrigues, Federal University of Viçosa
    http://lattes.cnpq.br/2853969954774253
  • Rafael Rode, Federal University of Western Pará
    http://lattes.cnpq.br/7890873399287123
  • Vicente Paulo Soares, Federal University of Viçosa
    http://lattes.cnpq.br/6865044318760905
  • Helio Garcia Leite, Federal University of Viçosa
    http://lattes.cnpq.br/5418297150342702

Published

2016-12-30

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Review Articles

How to Cite

COSENZA, D. N. et al. Economic evaluation of agroforestry projects. Pesquisa Florestal Brasileira, v. 36, n. 88, p. 527–536, 30 Dec.2016.

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