ICRAF - International Center for Research in Agro-forestry databases

The Agroforestree (AFT) Database is a species reference and selection
guide for agroforestry trees. In the context of the database,
agroforestry trees are those that are deliberately grown or kept in
integrated land-use systems and are often managed for more than one
output. They are expected to make a significant economic or ecological
impact, or both.

The main objective of the database is to provide detailed information
on a number of species to field workers and researchers who are
engaged in activities involving trees suitable for agroforestry
systems and technologies. It is designed to help them make rational
decisions regarding the choice of candidate species for defined
purposes. Information for each species covers species identity,
ecology and distribution, propagation and management, functional uses,
pests and diseases and a bibliography. To date, more than 500 species
have been included. The specific aims of the database are to:

1) enable quick and efficient access to a consolidated pool of
information on tree species that can assume useful production or
service functions, or both;

2)provide a tool that will assist with the selection of species for
use in agroforestry and related research using factors that are
relevant to the chosen agroforestry technologies;

3) help researchers assess potential agroforestry trees for uses other
than those commonly known, such as timber;

4) provide indicators for the economic assessment of species through
yield information on tree products.

This project is funded by DFID (the British Department for
International Development) and EU(European Union)

Database can be searched by Botanic and Common names. Also available
is a Tree Seed Suppliers Directory.