Land classification for choice of tree species on farm lands in the Attock District of Punjab, Pakistan

作     者：Syed Muhammad Akmal RAHIM Shahida HASNAIN Farkhanda JABEEN 

作者机构：Punjab Forest Department Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Faculty of Life Sciences University of the Punjab Department of Botany University of the Punjab 

出 版 物：《Forestry Studies in China》 (中国林学（英文版）)

年 卷 期：2011年第13卷第4期

页      面：290-298页

学科分类：090702[农学-森林培育] 0907[农学-林学] 09[农学] 

基　　金：* 

主　　题：agroforestry land suitability classification agro-ecological zones soil profile 

摘      要：In Pakistan, particularly in Punjab Province, it is difficult for agrofarmers to combine their indigenous knowledge and modern scientific methods to evaluate existing traditional farming systems and forestry practices. This requires an evaluation of indigenous soil classification in simple terms along with knowledge of the local flora, especially trees. This study focuses on land suitability classification for trees in the Attock District of Punjab, Pakistan. A survey was conducted which included interviews of local agrofarmers as well as standard soil analyses including both chemical and physical determinations of local soil types. An evaluation of soil types for cultivation of various crops was carried out given its total extent, component soil series and their proportions, spotting characteristics of each soil series and their major limitations/hazards for trees/crops. These would lead to the identification of various tree species according to soil characteristics. Then, according to the soil types and species, a land suitability map was obtained for the choice of tree species by using geographic information system （GIS） software. Land suitability classification will help local agroforesters/agrofarmers in matching suitable agricultural trees/crops properly for different soils in the area.