This project focused on establishing agroforestry models in two barangays in Laguna, Philippines, using the Agroforestry Land Capability Assessment and Mapping Scheme (ALCAMS). The report discusses two farms, each 2,409-2,441 m² in size with low soil fertility and sandy loam texture, were developed into distinct agroforestry systems: an alley cropping system in Barangay Tala and a fruit tree-based system in Barangay San Cristobal.
The models incorporated fruit-bearing trees like lipote, pili, durian, and avocado, alongside short-term crops such as sweetpotato, eggplant, and string beans. These designs aim to provide both immediate income and long-term agricultural sustainability. Local farmer associations played a crucial role in establishing and maintaining these models, with support from the Municipal Agriculture Office, thereby promoting knowledge transfer and community engagement in sustainable agricultural practices.
The research demonstrates a participatory approach to developing context-specific agroforestry models that balance ecological considerations with economic opportunities for upland farming communities.