Exploring the social-ecological potential for indigenous agroforestry in peri-urban areas: a participatory mapping approach.

ABSTRACT: Peri-urban agroforestry can provide affordable, fresh, and nutritious food and a departure from conventional forms of cropping. Indigenous foods are well-adapted to local conditions, and may hold cultural and economic value for peri-urban residents. Social, ecological, and economic variables influence the feasibility of indigenous agroforestry in peri-urban areas. This study uses participatory mapping and geographic information systems (GIS) to assess these variables and to map suitable spaces and species for peri-urban indigenous agroforestry at three peri-urban sites in Durban, South Africa. We find that: land tenure, livelihood opportunities, and indigenous food perceptions factor into socioeconomic preferences; topography and soil quality influence ecological feasibility; access to wat

SUBMITTER: Sardeshpande M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12728215 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature